Why is Vico known as one of the first Counter-Enlightenment figures?
His criticism of modern rationalism
His support for feudalism
His rejection of religion
His love for antiquity
Answer
Giambattista Vico is known as one of the first Counter-Enlightenment figures because he criticized modern rationalism. He believed that reason was not enough to understand the world, and that humans were also guided by emotions and intuition. He also believed that history was cyclical, and that societies went through a process of growth, decline, and rebirth.
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