Dialectic of Enlightenment Quiz

What was a key goal of the Enlightenment according to Immanuel Kant?

• To establish a new religious order

• To promote the use of one's own understanding

• To maintain traditional authority

• To increase superstition and fear

How did Adorno and Horkheimer view the role of reason in the Enlightenment?

• As a court with no appeal, leading to domination

• As a way to promote superstition

• As a means to increase religious authority

• As a tool for liberation and freedom

What is meant by 'instrumental reason' according to Adorno and Horkheimer?

• Reason that liberates from all forms of oppression

• Reason that promotes traditional values

• Reason governed by ends and means

• Reason used for artistic expression

What does the 'dialectic of enlightenment' suggest about the Enlightenment's impact on society?

• It strengthened the power of nature over humans

• It eliminated all forms of oppression

• It created a false consciousness through culture

• It led to a harmonious society

How is the character Juliet from Marquis de Sade's novel used to illustrate the dialectic of enlightenment?

• As an advocate for superstition and fear

• As a symbol of religious devotion

• As a figure who uses rational thought for domination

• As a representation of traditional authority