Denis Diderot Libri
5 ottobre 1713 – 31 luglio 1784
Denis Diderot fu una figura centrale dell'Illuminismo francese, noto tanto per le sue indagini filosofiche quanto per le sue innovazioni letterarie. In qualità di caporedattore e prolifico collaboratore dell'Encyclopédie, svolse un ruolo fondamentale nella diffusione della conoscenza e nella definizione del discorso intellettuale. Nella sua narrativa, Diderot sperimentò audacemente con la struttura narrativa, mettendo in discussione le convenzioni ed esplorando profonde questioni sul libero arbitrio e sul determinismo. La sua visione filosofica, radicata nel materialismo e in una critica all'ottimismo tecnologico sfrenato, offre spunti duraturi sulla condizione umana e sul progresso sociale.
Miniature - 8: Paradosso sull'attore
A cura di Roberto Rossi - Con uno scritto di Yvon Belaval
- 101pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
Un mélange irregolare di temi e registri narrativi animano la vivace conversazione tra Diderot e il geniale, spregiudicato nipote del celebre musicista; con la sua "duplice coscienza, di intellettale borghese e parassita", questi offre spunti all'autore per una ricerca sulla vera natura dei comportamenti sociali e per un'analisi impietosa del ruolo e delle possibilità dell'intellettuale contemporaneo.
First paperbound edition of 485 remarkable plates -- over 2,000 illustrations -- that accompanied landmark work of the Enlightenment. Royalty-free images depict agriculture, military science, metalwork, mining, textile manufacture, masonry, carpentry, more.
This anthology of 81 articles is the first attempt to translate and collect the most significant political writing from the Encyclopédie (1751-1765). It includes every aspect of the ideas, practices, and institutions of Western political life.
Les Bijoux Indiscrets (1772)
- 412pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its original content despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. Emphasizing its cultural significance, the edition aims to protect and promote classic literature by making it accessible in a high-quality format that remains true to the original text.
Exploring the historical and political landscape of France prior to the Revolution, this book delves into the writings of influential philosophers and thinkers. It highlights their ideas and arguments, providing a deeper understanding of the intellectual climate that shaped revolutionary sentiments. Through these key figures, readers gain insight into the transformative ideas that fueled the quest for change in France during this pivotal era.
Diderot on Art. Vol. 1
The Salon of 1765 and Notes on painting
The 18th-century French philosopher Denis Diderot - 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. This two-volume edition makes his art-critical texts available in English.
Exploring the complexities of human motives, the first play delves into the manipulative tactics of Hardouin, a character reminiscent of Diderot himself, as he seeks to help others through questionable means. In contrast, the second play portrays a family's descent into poverty due to the reckless actions of its father and son, ultimately leading to a redemptive conclusion. These works reveal Diderot's compassionate nature while challenging the notion of morality, showcasing his depth as a playwright during the Enlightenment era.
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. schovat popis
