1. A government grants freedom of speech and encourages citizens to express their opinions and engage in critical thinking. They prioritize education, scientific advancements, and the dissemination of knowledge.
2. A society imposes strict censorship and controls over the media, limiting the flow of information and suppressing dissenting voices. They prioritize maintaining social order and stability, discouraging critical thinking and questioning of authority.
3. A religious institution enforces strict adherence to traditional customs and beliefs, discouraging inquiry and critical analysis of their doctrines. They prioritize obedience to religious authorities and upholding established dogmas.
4. A business corporation manipulates and distorts information to promote their products and maximize profits, deceiving consumers and preventing them from making fully informed decisions. They prioritize their own economic interests over customer well-being and transparency.
Situation 1 fits best with Enlighten ideals as it promotes freedom of speech, critical thinking, education, scientific advancements, and the dissemination of knowledge. The Enlightenment emphasized reason, rationality, and the pursuit of knowledge to improve society, which aligns with the situation described in option 1.
Which of the following situations fit best with Enlighten ideals?
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