Diderot and the Encyclopaedists (eBook, ePUB) - Morley, John
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In 'Diderot and the Encyclopaedists' by John Morley, the reader is taken on a comprehensive journey through the intellectual and literary landscape of 18th-century France. Morley delves into the Enlightenment period, exploring the role of Denis Diderot and his contemporaries in the creation of the groundbreaking Encyclopédie. The book not only provides a detailed analysis of the content and significance of this monumental work but also offers insights into the political and social context in which it emerged. Morley's writing style is both engaging and informative, making this book a valuable…mehr

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In 'Diderot and the Encyclopaedists' by John Morley, the reader is taken on a comprehensive journey through the intellectual and literary landscape of 18th-century France. Morley delves into the Enlightenment period, exploring the role of Denis Diderot and his contemporaries in the creation of the groundbreaking Encyclopédie. The book not only provides a detailed analysis of the content and significance of this monumental work but also offers insights into the political and social context in which it emerged. Morley's writing style is both engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of French literature and history. Morley's scholarship is evident in his meticulous research and in-depth exploration of the ideas and debates that shaped the Enlightenment era. By shedding light on Diderot's contributions to intellectual thought, Morley showcases the enduring relevance of the Encyclopédie in today's world. 'Diderot and the Encyclopaedists' is a must-read for anyone interested in the origins of modern thought and the legacy of the Enlightenment.
Autorenporträt
JOHN MORLEY Born on December 24, 1838, John Morley was the 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, OM, PC, FRS, FBA. He died on September 23, 1923, and was a British Liberal politician, author, and newspaper editor. He started out as a reporter in the North of England and then became editor of the newly liberal Pall Mall Gazette from 1880 to 1883. In 1883, he was chosen as a Liberal Party Member of Parliament (MP). In 1886, 1892, and 1895, he was Chief Secretary for Ireland. From 1905 to 1910 and again in 1911, he was Secretary of State for India. From 1910 to 1914, he was Lord President of the Council. Morley was a well-known political analyst and wrote a biography of William Gladstone, who was his hero. His works and "reputation as the last of the great nineteenth-century Liberals" made Morley famous. He was against the Second Boer War and empire. He believed that Ireland should have Home Rule. He quit the government in August 1914 because he didn't want Britain to join the First World War as a Russian friend.