Preliminary Discourse to the Encyclopedia

The "Preliminary Discourse to the Encyclopedia" is an important introduction to Denis Diderot's monumental work, the Encyclopedia, or a Systematic Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts, and Crafts. Published in 1751, this preliminary discourse sets the stage for the Encyclopedia's ambitious project of compiling and organizing knowledge across various fields. In it, Diderot discusses the principles of knowledge acquisition, the role of reason and scepticism, and the importance of disseminating knowledge to the public. He advocates for the democratization of learning and challenges traditional authorities, calling for a more inclusive and accessible approach to education. Through eloquent prose and visionary ideas, the "Preliminary Discourse" lays the foundation for one of the most significant intellectual endeavours of the Enlightenment era.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0226134768
• EAN: 9780226134765
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 1995
• Pub Date: August 15, 1995
• Physical Info: 2.95 cms H x 21.84 cms L x 15.01 cms W (0.25 kgs), 224 pages