1. Robinson Crusoe as the Prototype British Colonist
In Immanuel Kant's essay, What Is Enlightenment, Kant describes a scenario in which "guardians"6, those who are in a position of power over others, attempt to prevent those in their power from maturing, and exercising their power of reason. ... This is a prime example of efficient intelligence being performed by Robinson Crusoe, as he plans for the potential eventuality of his failure to return. ... One such example of this cruelty can be found when Crusoe takes control of the ship owned by his captors, and throws a young crew member overboard. ... The 16th century British sci...
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