Denis Diderot

Definition: Denis Diderot

Denis Diderot

Noun

1. French philosopher who was a leading figure of the Enlightenment in France; principal editor of an encyclopedia that disseminated the scientific and philosophical knowledge of the time (1713-1784).

Specialty Definition: Denis Diderot

Denis Diderot (October 5, 1713 - July 31, 1784) was a French writer and philosopher.

Born in Langres, Champagne, France in 1713, he was a prominent figure in what became known as The Enlightenment, he was the editor-in-chief of the famous L'Encyclopédie.

Diderot also contributed to literature, notably with is work Jacques the Fatalist, which challenged conventions regarding novels and their structure and content, while also examining philosophical ideas relating to free will.

He is also known as the author of the essay Regrets on Parting with My Old Dressing Gown, upon which many an article and sermon about consumer desire have been based.

He died in Paris in 1784 and was buried in the city's Eglise Saint-Roch.

Quotes

"If I had believed him, everything would have been turned upside down...all would have been turned topsy-turvy to make room for impractical theories." (Catherine II about Diderot -- Spielvogel)

See also: Encyclopedia

References

Spielvogel -- Western Civilization -- Volume II: Since 1500 (5th Edition -- 2003)

Modern Usage: Denis Diderot

Domain

Usage

Clever

Distance is a great promoter of admiration! (references; author: Denis Diderot)

Good music is very close to primitive language. (references; author: Denis Diderot)

Ignorance is less remote from truth than prejudice. (references; author: Denis Diderot)

The point is to get into heaven by hook or by crook. (references; author: Denis Diderot)

The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find. (references; author: Denis Diderot)

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Commercial Usage: Denis Diderot

Domain	Title
Books	Denis Diderot, Wicked Philanthrope (reference) (more book examples)
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Familiar Quotations: Denis Diderot

Author	Quotation
Denis Diderot	Distance is a great promoter of admiration!
	Good music is very close to primitive language.
	Ignorance is less remote from truth than prejudice.
	The point is to get into heaven by hook or by crook.
	The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find.
	Fools have been and always will be the majority of mankind.
	Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild.
	Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.
	Sentences are like sharp nails, which force truth upon our memories.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Frequency of Internet Keywords: Denis Diderot

Anagrams: Denis Diderot

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