Historical Pessimism In The French Enlightenment

by Henry Vyverberg

Book Overview

Historical Pessimism in the French Enlightenment, written by Henry Vyverberg, is a comprehensive study of the philosophical and cultural trends of the French Enlightenment period. The book explores the concept of historical pessimism, which emerged as a response to the Enlightenment's optimistic view of human progress and the perfectibility of society.Vyverberg examines the writings of prominent French Enlightenment thinkers, such as Montesquieu,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258027453
• ISBN13: 9781258027452
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"