The Idea of the Sciences in the French Enlightenment
| Author | : G. Matthew Adkins |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 175 |
| Release | : 2013-11-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781611494754 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1611494753 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (753 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Idea of the Sciences in the French Enlightenment by : G. Matthew Adkins
Download or read book The Idea of the Sciences in the French Enlightenment written by G. Matthew Adkins and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-11-29 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book challenges common historical misperceptions of both the history of the sciences in early modern France and the history of the French Enlightenment. By reexamining the moral, political, and social ideas of those who defended the ascendency of the sciences, this book demonstrates the evolution of political views.