DIDEROT AND THE ENCYCLOPAEDISTS Vol.-ll

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The second volume of this biographical exploration delves deeper into Denis Diderot's life and his pivotal role in the Enlightenment, particularly through the lens of the Encyclopédie. It highlights his personal and professional relationships, showcasing his collaborations and conflicts with notable contemporaries. The book emphasizes Diderot's advocacy for reason, secularism, and knowledge dissemination, while also addressing the challenges he faced, such as censorship. Morley's meticulous research and engaging writing provide a nuanced portrait of Diderot and the transformative intellectual movements of the era.