Book detail: Denis Diderot's The Encyclopedia: selections ; edited and translated by Stephen J. Genzier is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
Denis Diderot's The Encyclopedia: selections is a curated selection of entries from the comprehensive reference work that Diderot co-founded. Edited and translated by Stephen J. Genzier, this volume provides English-speaking readers with access to the original French text. The entries cover a wide range of subjects, reflecting the Enlightenment's pursuit of knowledge and understanding across various disciplines.
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