John Morley

Diderot and the Encyclopaedists (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

In "Diderot and the Encyclopaedists," John Morley offers a comprehensive examination of the intellectual movement epitomized by Denis Diderot and his contemporaries during the Enlightenment. This scholarly work combines meticulous historical analysis with a rich narrative style, engaging readers with its vibrant portrayal of the debates that shaped modern thought. Morley situates the Encyclopédie not merely as an aggregation of knowledge but as a revolutionary cultural project that questioned dogmas and promoted the dissemination of Enlightenment ideals, thus laying the groundwork for modern democratic thought and individual liberty. John Morley, an esteemed statesman and writer known for his advocacy of rationalism and social reform, draws on his extensive background in philosophy and politics to illuminate the intricate web of ideas surrounding Diderot, Rousseau, and Voltaire. Morley's deep engagement with the Enlightenment period, coupled with his experience in British political discourse, provides a thoughtful perspective on how these ideas have echoed through time, influencing everything from education to governance. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the origins of modern intellectual discourse, providing a nuanced understanding of the Enlightenment's heroes and their monumental achievements. It invites readers to reflect on both the historical significance of the Encyclopédie and its enduring implications in contemporary society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028305994
• Artikelnr.: 68439966

Autorenporträt

JOHN MORLEY Born on December 24, 1838, John Morley was the 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, OM, PC, FRS, FBA. He died on September 23, 1923, and was a British Liberal politician, author, and newspaper editor. He started out as a reporter in the North of England and then became editor of the newly liberal Pall Mall Gazette from 1880 to 1883. In 1883, he was chosen as a Liberal Party Member of Parliament (MP). In 1886, 1892, and 1895, he was Chief Secretary for Ireland. From 1905 to 1910 and again in 1911, he was Secretary of State for India. From 1910 to 1914, he was Lord President of the Council. Morley was a well-known political analyst and wrote a biography of William Gladstone, who was his hero. His works and "reputation as the last of the great nineteenth-century Liberals" made Morley famous. He was against the Second Boer War and empire. He believed that Ireland should have Home Rule. He quit the government in August 1914 because he didn't want Britain to join the First World War as a Russian friend.