Progress Of The Human Mind: Tenth Epoch Summary

In the 18th century philosopher Condorcet writes on his understanding of the future of human progress in Sketch for a Historical Picture of the Progress of the Human Mind: Tenth Epoch translated by Keith Michael Baker. The foundation of these ideas that Condorcet addresses argues that there are 10 stages of human progression. In his work he outwardly expresses a distaste for religion and monarchy saying their ideas halt the enlightenment process. To reach Enlightenment humans must use reasoning rather than religion on topics like justice, societal good and the progress of humanity. His ideas can be classified as rationalist and correspond to Condorcet's vision about the future of humanity. For humanity to reach Enlightenment in the future it will entail
Many races and social classes have seen inequality from technological advances in society. An example of this in recent history is the cotton gin which was created to do the work of 100 slaves but only further promoted slavery in America. Now after Condorcet ideas were published it lead the Revolution in France. Many people agreed with his teachings and they resulted in the outgrowth of the revolution. Citizens of lower social classes in France were dealing with inequality due to the heavy taxes implemented by the monarchy. The French Revolution resulted in the unity of the state but it did not resolve social inequalities. One of the inventions during the French Revolution was the guillotine that made executions quicker, but arguably targeted people in certain social classes due to revolting. As technology for executions improved it only promoted inequality in France which is why I do not agree with Condorcet. Condorcet believed that after the revolution humanity would complete all 10 stages of human progression. This means Condorcet is arguing that there is an end to progress in