The Discourse of Enlightenment in Eighteenth-Century France

Diderot and the Art of Philosophizing

Autor*innen

• Daniel Brewer

Reihen

• Cambridge Studies in French

Parameter

• 316 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Philosophie

Mehr zum Buch

The book delves into Denis Diderot's innovative approach to critical knowledge, highlighting his role in the Enlightenment as he challenges and critiques existing ideas. It examines how his work embodies the era's pursuit of rationalism, showcasing the tension between traditional beliefs and emerging intellectual thought. Through Diderot's experimentation, the study reveals the transformative impact of Enlightenment philosophies on knowledge production and critique.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback