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What was Niebuhr critical of in'The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness'?

  • Utopianism

  • Capitalism

  • Monarchy

  • Communism

Answer

Utopianism, as criticized by Niebuhr in "The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness," refers to the idealistic belief in the possibility of creating a perfect society. Niebuhr argued that such utopian visions are unrealistic and often lead to oppressive and authoritarian regimes. He emphasized the inherent limitations and complexities of human nature and societies and the inevitability of conflict and tension.
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