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Anticipations of the Enlightenment in England, France, and Germany

Anticipations of the Enlightenment in England, France, and Germany

HistoryPhilosophy
Pages
290
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

This academic study explores the intellectual currents that foreshadowed the Enlightenment across England, France, and Germany. It examines the philosophical and cultural shifts in these regions during the 18th century, highlighting the diverse anticipations of this pivotal intellectual movement. The book offers a detailed analysis of the ideas and figures that laid the groundwork for the Enlightenment's emergence.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

History Philosophy

Authors

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Alan Charles Kors

Alan Charles Kors is a historian of European intellectual thought and the Enlightenment. He is best known for his documentary history Witchcraft in Europe, 1100-1700. His work examines

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Paul J. Korshin

Paul J. Korshin is a historian of 18th-century literature and intellectual thought. His works include Anticipations of the Enlightenment in England, France, and Germany and The Age of Johnson, both exploring key aspects of the period.