"The Enlightenment exhibition that poses troubling questions in Trump era," published by Oliver Moody on February 21 by The London Times interviews Professor Liliane Weisberg about her exhibit What is Enlightenment? Questions for the eighteenth century at the German Historical Museum. Their conversation highlights the parallels between 18th-century Enlightment and current political, social, and intellectual questions. Prof. Weissberg is quoted, observing that "Since President Trump returned to the White House, though, all people seem to want to know is whether 'we are living through a time of counter-Enlightenment'."

 

What is Enlightenment? Questions for the eighteenth century at the German Historical Museum is open until April 6.