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Diderot: Political Writings

By: Denis Diderot

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Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was one of the most significant figures of the French enlightenment. His political writings cover the period from the first volume of the Encyclopedie (1751), of which he was principal editor, to the third edition of Raynal's Histoire des Deux Indes (1780), one of the most widely read books of the pre-revolutionary period. This volume contains the most important of Diderot's articles for the Encyclopedie, a substantial number of his contributions to the Histoire, the complete texts of his Supplement au Voyage de Bougainville, one of his most visionary works, and his Observations sur le Nakaz, a precise and detailed political work translated here into English for the first time. The editors' introduction sets these works in their context and shows the underlying coherence of Diderot's thought. A chronology of events and a bibliography are included as further aids to the reader.

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0521369118

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9780521369114

Denis Diderot, Wicked Philanthropy

A Translation of Est-il Bon? Est-il Méchant?

By: Denis Diderot

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Denis Diderot, Wicked Philanthropy

A Translation of Est-il Bon? Est-il Méchant?

By: Denis Diderot

An accurate and interesting translation of Diderot's last play, Is He Good or Is He Bad?, a comedy which traces the humorous misadventures of Hardouin, a Parisian man of letters.

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University Press of Amer

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0819153389

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9780819153388

Jacques the Fatalist and His Master

By: Denis Diderot

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Jacques the Fatalist and His Master

By: Denis Diderot

Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and examines the experimental and influential literary techniques that make Jacques the Fatalist a classic of the Enlightenment.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0192838741

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9780192838742

Artifacts for Diderot's Elements of Physiology

An Expanded, Hybrid Translation and Commentary

By: Gregory Bringman,Denis Diderot

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Artifacts for Diderot's Elements of Physiology

An Expanded, Hybrid Translation and Commentary

By: Gregory Bringman,Denis Diderot

Artifacts for Diderot's Elements of Physiology is a translation of Denis Diderot's rare 18th Century work, Éléments de physiologie, situating it in light of New Materialism and other current debates in continental philosophy. It takes one of many possible theoretical tours through this oeuvre of Diderot, as well as incorporates other supplementary artifacts, including translations of sections of the Latin of Albrecht von Haller on which Diderot's text is partially based.With its critical footnotes and supplementary material, Artifacts addresses old and new materialism in Diderot as a work of theory. Its introductory discussion of animal organs, technical evolution and Diderot's relation to Ernst Kapp, Georges Canguilhem, and Gilbert Simondon is a new, contemporary critical framing for Éléments. While the focus of the critical French editions has been on an inescapable determinism of Diderot (Mayer), a lay anthropology rooted in Diderot's atheist conclusion to Éléments (Quintili), and an extensive presentation of Diderot's sources (Terada), Artifacts emphasizes the importance of Part I of the work. In Beings, Diderot most convincingly stakes out a radical transformist philosophical position appropriate to many issues currently at the forefront of philosophical discourse, demonstrating once more the inexhaustible ways Diderot's work can be fruitfully applied after the age of Lumières.

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Les OntOeuvres

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9798986035819

The Indiscreet Jewels

By: Denis Diderot

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The Indiscreet Jewels

By: Denis Diderot

A new translation of Denis Diderot's most powerful fictional novel, the Indiscreet Jewels (Les Bijoux indiscrets). This fresh edition of a previously unpublished work also contains an afterword by the translator on Diderot's philosophy, a timeline of his life and works, and a glossary of the philosophic topics which recur in his writings. Diderot's "The Indiscreet Jewels" is a magical-realism novel that tells the story of a magical ring that grants the ability to hear the thoughts and conversations of people during intimate encounters. It has similarities to Voltaire's Philosophical novel Zadig as it is set in an exotic place, but much more vulgar, similar to the works of François Rabelais. This work challenged and censorship, provoking discussions on the freedom of expression and the boundaries of literature. Although the work faced controversy and was condemned by some, it also received praise from intellectuals like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe for its daring and innovative approach to storytelling.

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Livraria Press

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3989887300

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9783989887305

THE NUN - Diderot

By: Denis Diderot

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THE NUN - Diderot

By: Denis Diderot

Denis Diderot (1713 — 1784) was a French philosopher and writer. Notable during the Enlightenment, he is known for being the co-founder, editor-in-chief, and contributor to the Encyclopédie, along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert. However, one of his most remarkable and provocative works was The Nun. In 1760, Denis Diderot and his friends wrote a series of letters to the Marquis de Croismare. The letters pretended to be from Suzanne Simonin, an illegitimate daughter forced to take religious vows to atone for her mother's guilt. Having escaped the convent, she apparently sought the marquis's help in annulling the vows. In her letters, the nun narrates the details of her forced confinement, describing its effect on her understanding of religion and faith. The novel's reputation as a succès de scandale is largely due to the frank and explicit depiction of the prevalent cruelty in monastic institutions and the narrator's discovery of both eroticism and spirituality. The work once again stirred public opinion when, in 1966, Jacques Rivette's film adaptation was banned for two years. The Nun, deservedly, is part of the famous collection: 1001 Books to Read Before You Die.

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6558945525

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9786558945529

Interview between d'Alembert and Diderot

By: Denis Diderot

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Interview between d'Alembert and Diderot

By: Denis Diderot

A new translation of Denis Diderot's short dialogue between himself and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, one of the most important polymaths and philosophers in French Enlightenment society at the time. This edition contains an afterword by the translator on Diderot's philosophy, a timeline of his life and works, and a glossary of the philosophic topics which recur in his works. This is a short conversation between Diderot and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, a prominent mathematician and philosopher. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including science, philosophy, art, and morality. Diderot and d'Alembert discuss their respective intellectual pursuits and exchange ideas on the nature of knowledge, the limitations of reason, and the relationship between science and ethics. The interview provides insights into Diderot's philosophical views and his collaboration with d'Alembert on the famous Encyclopédie, a monumental work of knowledge and enlightenment. The dialogue showcases Diderot's intellectual prowess and his engagement with contemporary thinkers.

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Jacques the Fatalist

By: Denis Diderot

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Jacques the Fatalist

By: Denis Diderot

Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was among the greatest writers of the Enlightenment, and in Jacques the Fatalist he brilliantly challenged the artificialities of conventional French fiction of his age. Riding through France with his master, the servant Jacques appears to act as though he is truly free in a world of dizzying variety and unpredictability. Characters emerge and disappear as the pair travel across the country, and tales begin and are submerged by greater stories, to reveal a panoramic view of eighteenth-century society. But while Jacques seems to choose his own path, he remains convinced of one philosophical belief: that every decision he makes, however whimsical, is wholly predetermined. Playful, picaresque and comic, Diderot's novelis a compelling exploration of Enlightment philosophy. Brilliantly original in style, it is one of the greatest precursors to post-modern literature.

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0141961228

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The Nun

By: Denis Diderot

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The Nun

By: Denis Diderot

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0192804308

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Diderot on Art: The salon of 1767

By: Denis Diderot,John Goodman

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Diderot on Art: The salon of 1767

By: Denis Diderot,John Goodman

The 18th-century French philosopher Denis Diderot - the principal intelligence behind the Encyclopedie and the author of idiosyncratic fictional works such as Jacques the Fatalist and Rameau's Nephew - is also considered by many to have been the first great art critic. Until now, however, Diderot's treatises on the visual arts have been available only in French. This two-volume edition makes his art-critical texts available in English. Diderot's works are among the most provocative and engaging products of the French Enlightenment. Moreover, their ruminations on many issues of perennial interest (invention versus convention, nature versus culture, and technique versus imagination; the complex relations) between economic reality and artistic achievement give them a rare pertinence to current debates on the nature and function of representation.

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0300062494

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Diderot: Political Writings

By: Denis Diderot

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Diderot: Political Writings

By: Denis Diderot

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Rameau's Nephew and Other Works

By: Denis Diderot

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Rameau's Nephew and Other Works

By: Denis Diderot

This anthology features unabridged translations of Diderot's best work as a literary artist, including those writings that embody his most original and influential ideas.

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0872204863

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9780872204867

Rameau's Nephew and First Satire

By: Denis Diderot

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Rameau's Nephew and First Satire

By: Denis Diderot

In Diderot's brilliant and witty dialogue two acquaintances discuss art, music, education and society. A key work of the French Enlightenment, in this sparkling new translation it is paired with Diderot's First Satire, providing context for Rameau's Nephew, the 'second satire'. - ;'unless you know everything, you really know nothing' Diderot's brilliant and witty dialogue begins with a chance encounter in a Paris caf--eacute--; between two acquaintances. Their talk ranges broadly across art, music, education, and the contemporary scene, as the nephew of composer Rameau, amoral and bohemian, alternately shocks and amuses the moral, bourgeois figure of his interlocutor. Exuberant and highly entertaining, the dialogue exposes the corruption of society in Diderot's characteristic philosophical exploration. The debates of the French Enlightenment speak to us vividly in this sparkling new translation, which also includes the First Satire , a related work that provides the context for Rameau's Nephew, Diderot's 'second satire'. -

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0192805916

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Ceci n'est pas un conte

By: Denis Diderot

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Ceci n'est pas un conte

By: Denis Diderot

Ils se sont aimés ; Elle ne l'a plus aimé. Ils se sont aimés. Il ne l'a plus aimée. N'y aurait-il que des liaisons dangereuses ?

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2715219512

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Artifacts for Diderot's Elements of Physiology

An Expanded, Hybrid Translation and Commentary

By: Gregory Bringman,Denis Diderot

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Artifacts for Diderot's Elements of Physiology

An Expanded, Hybrid Translation and Commentary

By: Gregory Bringman,Denis Diderot

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Delphi Collected Works of Denis Diderot (Illustrated)

By: Denis Diderot

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Delphi Collected Works of Denis Diderot (Illustrated)

By: Denis Diderot

A prominent figure of the Age of Enlightenment, the French philosopher Denis Diderot served as chief editor of the ‘Encyclopédie’, the first encyclopaedia to include contributions from many named contributors. He developed a materialist philosophy and arrived at startling intuitive insights into biology and chemistry. In speculating on the origins of life without divine intervention, he foreshadowed the evolutionary theories of Darwin and put forth a prophetic picture of the cellular structure of matter. His ideas, often captured in the form of paradox and dialogue, stem from a sense of life’s ambiguities and a profound understanding of the complexities and contradictions of human nature. This eBook presents Diderot’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Diderot’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * Many important treatises, with individual contents tables * Features translations appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Features three biographies – discover Diderot’s intriguing life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels The Indiscreet Toys (1748) Memoirs of a Nun (1796) The Philosophical Works Philosophical Thoughts (1746) Letter on the Blind (1749) Letter on the Deaf and Dumb (1751) On Composition (1755) My Strange Thoughts on Drawing (1755) Letter to My Brother (1760) Freedom of Thought (1765) Maimonides (1765) Rameau’s Nephew (1774) Conversation between D’Alembert and Diderot (1769) Regrets for my Old Dressing Gown (1769) Thoughts on Religion (1770) A Father Talks with his Children (1771) Paradox of the Actor (1830) The Biographies Diderot and the Encyclopædists (1886) by John Morley Diderot: The Talker (1906) by Evelyn Beatrice Hall Denis Diderot (1911) by John Morley Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

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1801700893

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9781801700894

On Art and Artists: An Anthology of Diderot's Aesthetic Thought

By: Denis Diderot

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On Art and Artists: An Anthology of Diderot's Aesthetic Thought

By: Denis Diderot

Chance ordained that Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was not only a philosopher, playwright and writer, but also a salonnier. In other words, an art critic. In 1759, his friend Grimm entrusted him with a project that forced him to acquire "thoughtful notions concerning painting and sculpture" and to refine "art terms, so familiar in his words yet so vague in his mind". Diderot wrote artistic reviews of exhibitions – Salons – that were organized bi-annually at the Louvre by the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. These reviews, published in the Correspondence Littéraire, were Diderot’s unique contribution to art criticism in France. He fulfilled his task of salonnier on nine occasions, despite occasional dips in his enthusiasm and self-confidence. Compiled and presented by Jean Szenec, this anthology helps the contemporary reader to familiarize himself with Diderot’s aesthetic thought in all its greatness. It includes eight illustrations and is followed by texts from Jean Starobinski, Michel Delon, and Arthur Cohen. ‘On Art and Artists’ is translated by John Glaus, professor of French and an amateur expert of the XVIIIth century.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9400700628

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9789400700628

Rameau's Nephew / D'alembert's Dream

By: Denis Diderot

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Rameau's Nephew / D'alembert's Dream

By: Denis Diderot

One of the key figures of the French Enlightenment, Denis Diderot was a passionate critic of conventional morality, society and religion. Among his greatest and most well-known works, these two dialogues are dazzling examples of his radical scientific and philosophical beliefs. In Rameau's Nephew, the eccentric and foolish nephew of the great composer Jean-Philippe Rameau meets Diderot by chance, and the two embark on a hilarious consideration of society, music, literature, politics, morality and philosophy. Its companion-piece, D'Alembert's Dream, outlines a material, atheistic view of the universe, expressed through the fevered dreams of Diderot's friend D'Alembert. Unpublished during his lifetime, both of these powerfully controversial works show Diderot to be one of the most advanced thinkers of his age, and serve as fascinating testament to the philosopher's wayward genius.

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Penguin UK

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0141907835

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9780141907833

On Art and Artists: An Anthology of Diderot's Aesthetic Thought

By: Denis Diderot

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On Art and Artists: An Anthology of Diderot's Aesthetic Thought

By: Denis Diderot

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9400700628

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Political Principles of Sovereigns

By: Denis Diderot

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Political Principles of Sovereigns

By: Denis Diderot

A new translation of Denis Diderot's 1774 Political Principles of Sovereigns from the original French manuscript into American English. This edition contains an afterword by the translator on Diderot's philosophic legacy, a timeline of his works and life, and a glossary of philosophic terminology utilized in his works. In "Political Principles of Sovereigns," Diderot examines the role of rulers and the principles of governance. He criticizes despotic and oppressive regimes, advocating for rulers to prioritize the well-being and happiness of their subjects. Diderot's treatise influenced discussions on political philosophy and the principles of sovereignty. While there are no specific comments from other philosophers or intellectuals on this work, "Political Principles of Sovereigns" showcases Diderot's political ideals and his belief in the importance of just and benevolent governance. The work emphasizes the responsibility of rulers to prioritize the welfare of their citizens and lays the groundwork for later political thinkers who explored similar themes.

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3989887432

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Pensees Sur L'Interpretation de La Nature (Dodo Press)

By: Denis Diderot

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Pensees Sur L'Interpretation de La Nature (Dodo Press)

By: Denis Diderot

Denis Diderot (1713-1784), ne a Langres, est un ecrivain, philosophe et encyclopediste francais. Diderot fut un des grands animateurs intellectuels du XVIIIe siecle par sa curiosite, sa vaste culture, sa connaissance des langues, son esprit critique et sa force de travail. L'annee 1743 marque egalement le debut de la carriere litteraire de Diderot, par le biais de la traduction. Il traduit The Grecian History de Temple Stanyan. En 1745 parait sa traduction, largement augmentee de ses reflexions personnelles, d' An Inquiry Concerning Virtue or Merit de Shaftesbury, sous le titre Essai sur le Merite et la Vertu, premier manifeste du glissement de Diderot de la foi chretienne vers le deisme, bientot confirme par la publication de sa premiere oeuvre originale, les Pensees Philosophiques en 1746. De 1746 a 1748, il collabore avec Marc-Antoine Eidous et Francois-Vincent Toussaint a la traduction du Medicinal Dictionnary de Robert James.

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1409977269

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The Skeptic's Walk

By: Denis Diderot

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The Skeptic's Walk

By: Denis Diderot

This is a Divine Comedy or Pilgrim's Progress for the post-religious age. Finding himself on a quest through the forest of life towards the general rendez-vous at the end, our hero journeys first on the path of religion and faith, then the path of the philosophers where debate and ideas reign, and finally the path of worldly pursuits and pleasure. Along the way he dodges inquisitors, raging fanatics, insane philosophers, faithless lovers, and scheming social climbers. Truly a neglected classic. As Diderot said, "even if you are not amused, you may still benefit from it."This third edition was revised in 2018.

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1980752486

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Memoirs of a Nun

Introduction by P. N. Furbank

By: Denis Diderot

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Memoirs of a Nun

Introduction by P. N. Furbank

By: Denis Diderot

Memoirs of a Nun, which began as a joke and grew into a masterpiece, was one of the loudest salvos fired in the continuing battles between the clergy and the intelligentsia which defined so much of eighteenth-century French history. Diderot's story of a novice held in a convent against her will and forced to undergo curious spiritual and sexual trials displays all the brilliance, icy wit, and worldliness of the Enlightenment at its best.

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0375712828

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