For those desiring an affirmative defence of the Enlightenment; reason, science, and humanism (which I think falls short ethically, but is a subset of what I tr

For those desiring an affirmative defence of the Enlightenment; reason, science, and humanism (which I think falls short ethically, but is a subset of what I try to practice), then I would strongly suggest reading "Enlightenment Now", by Steven Pinker. He makes a few broad generalizations of political groups, but I wouldn't try to argue against the specific policy recommendations that he has. Similar data is covered in so many different disciplines that it left me with incredible optimism that I continue to carry.