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Biography Celebrates French Philosopher Denis Diderot, an ‘Intellectual Beast’ Before His Time
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:28:14
Publish Date: 2019-05-15 12:30:00
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Despite a strict Catholic upbringing in 18th century France, philosopher Denis Diderot grew to question the established views of his era, including God’s existence, the French monarchy, slavery and sexual mores. Diderot’s life and thought are explored in a new book, “Diderot and the Art of Thinking Freely,” by Wesleyan University professor Andrew Curran. We’ll talk to Curran about why Diderot was an “intellectual beast” ahead of his time, as well as the philosopher’s fascination with American independence.
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