Diderot and the Encyclopaedists (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Edition (Vol. 1&2)By John Morley
Length22h 11m
About this audiobook
John Morley's Diderot and the Encyclopaedists is a searching study of Denis Diderot and the intellectual circle that shaped the French Encyclopédie, one of the decisive monuments of Enlightenment thought. Combining biography, intellectual history, and moral criticism, Morley examines Diderot's restless genius, his philosophical materialism, dramatic experiments, criticism of art, and editorial labor. The prose is Victorian in its amplitude and seriousness, yet animated by sympathy for the emancipatory energies of eighteenth-century France. Morley, a leading liberal thinker, journalist, and statesman of nineteenth-century Britain, brought to the subject a lifelong concern with freedom of conscience, secular reason, and political reform. His admiration for figures who challenged ecclesiastical and social authority is evident throughout the work, though he is not uncritical. Writing from within the liberal tradition, Morley saw Diderot and his collaborators as precursors of modern intellectual independence. This book is recommended to readers interested in the Enlightenment, the history of ideas, and the moral responsibilities of criticism. It offers not only a portrait of Diderot but also a meditation on the power of literature and philosophy to unsettle inherited institutions.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length22 hrs 11 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 27, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Life of Sir Thomas More (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6PREFACE.
7DIDEROT.
8CHAPTER II. YOUTH.
9CHAPTER III. EARLY WRITINGS.
10CHAPTER IV. THE NEW PHILOSOPHY.
11CHAPTER V. THE ENCYCLOPÆDIA. (pt. 1)
12CHAPTER V. THE ENCYCLOPÆDIA. (pt. 2)
13CHAPTER VI. SOCIAL LIFE (1759–1770).
14CHAPTER VII. THE STAGE.
15CHAPTER VIII. RAMEAU'S NEPHEW.
16FOOTNOTES
17Volume 2
18CHAPTER I. OTHER DIALOGUES.
19CHAPTER II ROMANCE.
20CHAPTER III. ART.
21CHAPTER IV. ST. PETERSBURG AND THE HAGUE.
22CHAPTER V. HELVÉTIUS.
23CHAPTER VI. HOLBACH’S SYSTEM OF NATURE.
24CHAPTER VII. RAYNAL’S HISTORY OF THE INDIES.
25CHAPTER VIII. DIDEROT’S CLOSING YEARS.
26CHAPTER IX. CONCLUSION.
27APPENDIX. RAMEAU’S NEPHEW: A TRANSLATION.
28FOOTNOTES
29Analysis
30Reflection
31Memorable Quotes
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