Kant Enlightenment and Covid-19

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PROMPT:  Type a 4-page essay (the works-cited list is page 5) in which you explain Kant’s definition of enlightenment and argue how, in one specific way or case (vaccination, masking, indoor dining etc…must choose one) , the US has exhibited or failed to exhibit Kantian enlightenment in responding to COVID-19. Use evidence from two reliable sources regarding that way or case. Attached is the Kant essay PDF. Find two articles on ProQuest for sources. OUTLINE: Paragraph 1 Introduction + Thesis Paragraph 2 Explain Kant’s enlightenment Paragraph 3 Second explain Kant’s enlightenment Paragraph 4 –  First demonstration of Kant enlightenment from source Paragraph 5 – Second demonstration of Kant enlightenment from source Paragraph 6 – Third demonstration of Kant enlightenment from source Paragraph 7 & 8 conclusion and your works cited list Page #1: MLA stuff; Your introductory paragraph with your thesis. Page #2; Explain Kant–understanding, reason, private, public, enlightenment, progress, both human and cognitive progress, both individual and societal. Page #3 and the first 1/2 of Page 4: Argue, using your sources, whether or not the US has exhibited Kantian enlightenment in dealing with COVID-19. Page #4 second half: Your conclusion highlighting the insight your essay has gained into the US and your recommendations. Page #5: The Works Cited list, with an entry for each 3 sources–the Kant essay and the two Proquest newspaper articles.