“There is no true sovereign except the nation; there can be no true legislator except the people.”
Quote by Denis Diderot
Work
Diderot: Political Writings
This book compiles a selection of Denis Diderot's works, focusing on his thoughts and analyses on political matters, including governance, social issues, and philosophical inquiries into the nature of power and authority. more
Author
Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer who played a pivotal role in the Enlightenment. He is best known for his work on the Encyclopédie, which aimed to compile all the knowledge of the time into a single work. more
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