This concise yet comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of the Enlightenment is designed for a general academic audience. Combining historical context with philosophy, it targets both students and researchers. It is of relevance for historians, philosophers and anyone interested in the Enlightenment, the eighteenth century, modernity, and contemporary discussions on reason, emotions, science, religion, freedom, justice, and progress. Book presentation / Buchpräsentation: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/ikw/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungsdetails/failed-enlightenment