Diderot, Denis
Philosophical Thoughts: And Other Texts
- ISBN 13:
- 9781980274759
- author:
- Diderot, Denis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 76
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This 1746 publication sparked controversy upon its release, with authorities pursuing its author and banning the book. Denis Diderot's work challenged long-held beliefs, particularly those rooted in Christianity and superstition.
Through his philosophical writings, Diderot argued that deism offers a more rational understanding of the world and its creator. This collection includes key texts from Diderot's early career, offering insight into his thought process and intellectual development.
This fully revised translation presents 'Philosophical Thoughts', 'Addition to the Philosophical Thoughts', 'Unpublished Thoughts', and 'On the Sufficiency of Natural Religion' in a single volume. The accompanying document, 'Ruling of the Parlement of Paris Regarding the Philosophical Thoughts, 1746', provides context for Diderot's work during this period.
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