Diderot's Early Philosophical Works (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165341283)

Diderot's Early Philosophical Works is a collection of essays and treatises written by the French Enlightenment philosopher Denis Diderot. The book was originally published in 1911 and contains translations of some of Diderot's earliest works, including his Letter on the Blind, Thoughts on the Interpretation of Nature, and Essay on Merit and Virtue. In these works, Diderot explores a wide range of philosophical and scientific ideas, including the nature of knowledge, the relationship between mind and body, and the role of reason in human affairs. He also offers critiques of traditional religious and moral systems, arguing for a more rational and humanistic approach to ethics and morality.Throughout the book, Diderot's writing is marked by his characteristic wit and skepticism, as well as his commitment to the values of the Enlightenment. This collection offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the early intellectual development of one of the most important thinkers of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Denis Diderot
ISBN-10: 116534128X
ISBN-13: 9781165341283
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d