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The Encyclopédie of Diderot and D'Alembert

The Encyclopédie of Diderot and D'Alembert Selected Articles

Paperback (18 Jun 2009) | English,French

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Publisher's Synopsis

The publication of the Encyclopedie in the middle of the eighteenth century is generally recognised as a decisive factor in the conflict ideas which led to the French Revolution of 1789. Yet, despite its importance in the history of eighteenth-century French thought, no outstanding work of the period is less read today, simple because of its bulk and inaccessibility. Those parts reproduced in this edition cover religion, philosophy, science and political and social ideas and include articles which reflect the humanitarian outlook of the contributors and their attitude to the abuses of the ancien regime. The selection is of value not only to students of French literature and thought, but also to all those interested in the history and political ideas of France on the eve of the Revolution; in these pages Diderot, D'Alembert and D'Holbach are allowed to speak for themselves, instead of having their ideas summarised (and sometimes misinterpreted) by others.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780521113465
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 034.1
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English,French
Number of pages: 226
Weight: 270g
Height: 202mm
Width: 127mm
Spine width: 15mm