De droom van D'Alembert
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Drie dialogen over de wijsgerig-materialistische wereldbeschouwing.
Denis Diderot Boeken
5 oktober 1713 – 31 juli 1784
Denis Diderot was een centrale figuur van de Franse Verlichting, bekend om zijn filosofische inzichten en zijn literaire vernieuwingen. Als hoofdredacteur en productieve medewerker van de Encyclopédie speelde hij een cruciale rol in de verspreiding van kennis en de vorming van het intellectuele debat. In zijn fictie experimenteerde Diderot gewaagd met vertelstructuren, waarbij hij conventies ter discussie stelde en diepgaande vragen over vrije wil en determinisme onderzocht. Zijn filosofische benadering, geworteld in het materialisme en een kritiek op ongebreideld technologisch optimisme, biedt blijvende inzichten in de menselijke conditie en maatschappelijke vooruitgang.
First paperbound edition of 485 remarkable plates -- over 2,000 illustrations -- that accompanied landmark work of the Enlightenment. Royalty-free images depict agriculture, military science, metalwork, mining, textile manufacture, masonry, carpentry, more.
This anthology of 81 articles is the first attempt to translate and collect the most significant political writing from the Encyclopédie (1751-1765). It includes every aspect of the ideas, practices, and institutions of Western political life.
Les Bijoux Indiscrets (1772)
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The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its original content despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. Emphasizing its cultural significance, the edition aims to protect and promote classic literature by making it accessible in a high-quality format that remains true to the original text.
Exploring the historical and political landscape of France prior to the Revolution, this book delves into the writings of influential philosophers and thinkers. It highlights their ideas and arguments, providing a deeper understanding of the intellectual climate that shaped revolutionary sentiments. Through these key figures, readers gain insight into the transformative ideas that fueled the quest for change in France during this pivotal era.
Diderot on Art. Vol. 1
The Salon of 1765 and Notes on painting
The 18th-century French philosopher Denis Diderot - author of idiosyncratic fictional works such as "Jacques the Fatalist" and "Rameau's Nephew" - is also considered by many to have been the first great art critic. This two-volume edition makes his art-critical texts available in English.
Exploring the complexities of human motives, the first play delves into the manipulative tactics of Hardouin, a character reminiscent of Diderot himself, as he seeks to help others through questionable means. In contrast, the second play portrays a family's descent into poverty due to the reckless actions of its father and son, ultimately leading to a redemptive conclusion. These works reveal Diderot's compassionate nature while challenging the notion of morality, showcasing his depth as a playwright during the Enlightenment era.
This anthology features unabridged translations of Diderot's best work as a literary artist, including those writings that embody his most original and influential ideas. schovat popis
Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and examines the experimental and influential literary techniques that make Jacques the Fatalist a classic of the Enlightenment.
This volume presents a selection of the political writings of one of the most significant figures of the French enlightenment.
