出版社：Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
摘要：Contemporary theories of human development and human needs present themselves as enlightened and emancipatory approaches. In this paper, I argue that this responds to three reasons: 1) a renovated conception of social progress, 2) a rational approach to social life, and 3) an appeal to the autonomy of individuals. I argue further that, although economic and social thought does not pay attention to philosophical criticisms of the Enlightenment, philosophy must nevertheless examine and take into account the calls to Enlightenment and progress that come from other branches of intellectual inquiry.
