Masterpieces of the French Enlightenment (Unexpurgated Edition)

This Halcyon Classics ebook anthology contains eight notable pieces of literature from the French Age of Enlightenment (c. 1650-c.1800), a period marked by the embrace of reason as the primary source and legitimacy for authority. The Enlightenment witnessed an increase in learning, philosophy, political development, literature, and science. This collection includes works by influential Enlightenment figures such as Diderot, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Condorcet, and Rousseau.

The ebook is DRM-free and features an active table of contents for easy navigation. The contents include:

1. The Spirit of Laws by Montesquieu
2. Candide by Voltaire
3. Philosophical Letters by Voltaire
4. Confessions by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
5. Inequality Among Men by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
6. The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
7. Rameau's Nephew by Denis Diderot
8. Outlines of an Historical View of the Progress of the Human Mind by Marie-Jean-Antoine-Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet

This unexpurgated edition contains the complete text, with minor errors and omissions corrected.

The defining feature of the Enlightenment was the embrace of reason as the primary source and legitimacy for authority. During this period, there was a significant increase in learning, philosophy, political development, literature, and science. The Halcyon Classics ebook anthology assembles eight notable pieces of literature from this influential era, featuring works by some of the most prominent Enlightenment figures.

The collection includes Montesquieu's "The Spirit of Laws," a seminal work on political theory that explores the principles of government and the separation of powers. Voltaire's "Candide" and "Philosophical Letters" showcase his wit, satire, and philosophical musings on society and religion. Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "Confessions," "Inequality Among Men," and "The Social Contract" delve into the nature of human society, the social contract, and the inherent inequalities within it.

The anthology also features Denis Diderot's "Rameau's Nephew," a satirical dialogue that examines the nature of art and morality, and Marie-Jean-Antoine-Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet's "Outlines of an Historical View of the Progress of the Human Mind," a pioneering work in the field of social science that explores the advancement of human knowledge and civilization.

This DRM-free ebook includes an active table of contents, allowing readers to easily navigate between the different works. The unexpurgated edition presents the complete texts, with minor errors and omissions corrected, ensuring an unobstructed reading experience.

The Halcyon Classics ebook anthology stands as a comprehensive collection of influential Enlightenment literature, providing readers with a unique opportunity to delve into the intellectual and cultural landscape of this transformative period in French history.

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