Diderot and the Encyclopedists V1 (1878)

""Diderot and the Encyclopedists V1"" is a book written by John Morley in 1878. It is a historical account of the French Enlightenment and the role of Denis Diderot and his fellow encyclopedists in shaping it. The book explores the intellectual and social context of the time, the challenges faced by the encyclopedists in their efforts to publish the Encyclop?????die, and the impact of their work on French society and beyond. It is a comprehensive and detailed study, drawing on primary sources and offering a nuanced analysis of the ideas and personalities involved. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the encyclopedists' work, including their views on religion, science, politics, and education. It is an important contribution to the study of the Enlightenment and its legacy, and a fascinating insight into the lives and ideas of some of the most influential thinkers of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.