Diderot, Interpreter Of Nature: Selected Writings

By Jonathan Kemp and Jean Stewart Jean

Book Overview

The book ""Diderot, Interpreter Of Nature: Selected Writings"" by Stewart Jean is a collection of selected writings by the French philosopher and writer Denis Diderot. Diderot was a prominent figure of the Enlightenment era and is best known for his contributions to the Encyclop�����die, a comprehensive encyclopedia of the sciences, arts, and crafts.The book includes a variety of Diderot's writings, including essays, letters, and excerpts from his works. The writings cover a wide range of topics, including natural history, physics, ethics, and politics. They showcase Diderot's keen observation skills, his ability to synthesize complex ideas, and his commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.The book is organized thematically, with each section focusing on a particular aspect of Diderot's thought. The first section, for example, explores his views on the natural world and the role of science in understanding it. The second section delves into his ideas on ethics and morality, while the third section examines his political thought.Throughout the book, Stewart Jean provides insightful commentary and analysis that helps to contextualize Diderot's ideas and place them within the broader intellectual currents of his time. Overall, ""Diderot, Interpreter Of Nature: Selected Writings"" is an excellent introduction to the thought of one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment era.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436705061
• ISBN13: 9781436705066
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"