This ambitious series delves into the intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment era. It meticulously examines the intricate interplay between Europe's Christian heritage and classical pagan thought that shaped the formative education of the period's key thinkers. Readers will discover a profound analysis of the intellectual currents that fundamentally altered the European continent. It's an essential exploration for understanding the genesis of modern thought.
Part of a two-volume study of the Enlightenment, this volume develops a social history of the period, the "Philosophes" and their background. The author provides insights into the Enlightenment's critical methods and its humane and libertarian visions.