Denis Diderot

This is a portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-1784), a prominent French philosopher, art critic, and writer. He was a central figure in the Age of Enlightenment and is best known for serving as co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Encyclopédie, which was a monumental work that aimed to compile all human knowledge.

His contributions extended across a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, literature, and political thought, profoundly influencing the development of modern intellectual and social ideas.

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