French Thought In The Eighteenth Century
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French Thought in the Eighteenth Century is a landmark anthology of Enlightenment philosophy, drawing on the seminal works of three of France's most towering intellectual figures: Rousseau, Voltaire, and Diderot. Presented by distinguished French writers Romain Rolland, André Maurois, and Edouard Herriot, the collection illuminates the revolutionary ideas that reshaped Western civilisation — from social contract theory and religious scepticism to encyclopaedic rationalism. Each section presents carefully curated writings that capture the distinctive voice and philosophical legacy of its subject, allowing readers to engage directly with the primary sources that ignited an era of political and cultural transformation. Authoritative yet accessible, the volume stands as an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual currents that gave rise to the French Revolution and the modern democratic tradition.
Author: Rousseau, Voltaire, Diderot (Presented By Romain Rolland, André Maurois And Edouard Herriot)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1953, Cassell & Company Ltd
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair to Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed/tanning. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
French Thought in the Eighteenth Century is a landmark anthology of Enlightenment philosophy, drawing on the seminal works of three of France's most towering intellectual figures: Rousseau, Voltaire, and Diderot. Presented by distinguished French writers Romain Rolland, André Maurois, and Edouard Herriot, the collection illuminates the revolutionary ideas that reshaped Western civilisation — from social contract theory and religious scepticism to encyclopaedic rationalism. Each section presents carefully curated writings that capture the distinctive voice and philosophical legacy of its subject, allowing readers to engage directly with the primary sources that ignited an era of political and cultural transformation. Authoritative yet accessible, the volume stands as an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual currents that gave rise to the French Revolution and the modern democratic tradition.