Diderot, Denis
Rameau's Nephew: AND D'Alembert's Dream (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140441734
- author:
- Diderot, Denis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1976
- Pages:
- 240
- Genre:
- 16th to 18th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Diderot's radical scientific and philosophical thinking is showcased in these two provocative dialogues. Written during a time when his ideas sparked both praise and criticism, they offer a unique glimpse into the mind of one of 18th-century France's most influential thinkers. Rameau's Nephew is a sprawling, explosive work that defies easy categorization, while D'Alembert's Dream presents a bold call for materialist determinism. Both pieces demonstrate Diderot's remarkable breadth and depth of thought, making them essential reading for anyone interested in the intellectual currents of 18th-century Europe. These two works, written in dialogue form, provide a fascinating insight into the mind of Denis Diderot, one of the most advanced thinkers of his age.
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