Isbn: 9780243938995 - Les Encyclopédistes (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, authored by Pascal Duprat, offers an engrossing overview of the Enlightenment era and its embodiment: the Encyclopedia. It captures the challenges and controversies that entangled one of the most ambitious literary endeavors in history, a work published in the 18th century as a collective effort by illustrious thinkers like Voltaire and Diderot. The book unpacks the motivations behind its creation, the obstacles the Encyclopedists faced, and the impact of their ideas on the broader context of philosophy and history. Through an exploration of the topics covered in the Encyclopedia and anecdotes about its authors, this book provides a deeper understanding of the Enlightenment's profound influence on Western thought and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…