Morley's book is a detailed examination of the life and work of Denis Diderot, a prominent figure of the Enlightenment and the chief editor of the Encyclopedie, a groundbreaking encyclopedia of human knowledge. Through extensive research and analysis of Diderot's writings, Morley provides a nuanced portrait of this influential and controversial figure in 18th-century French intellectual history. This is an essential read for anyone studying the Enlightenment or the history of ideas.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.