Margaret L. King
Enlightenment Thought
- ISBN 13:
- 9781624667534
- author:
- Margaret L. King
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Enlightenment Thought: An Anthology of Sources brings together a representative selection of readings from key figures in the Enlightenment movement. Spanning much of Europe and the Americas, this collection offers insights into the intellectual transformation that has shaped our world. From the early seventeenth century to the end of the eighteenth century, these texts showcase the diverse perspectives of thinkers such as Francis Bacon, René Descartes, Baruch Spinoza, Isaac Newton, Pierre Bayle, Anna Maria van Schurman, Margaret Cavendish, Bathsua Makin, Madame de Maintenon, Émilie Du Châtelet, and others. This comprehensive anthology provides a unique window into the intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment period, covering topics such as philosophy, history, and social commentary.