Introducing the Enlightenment: A Graphic Guide

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Introducing the Enlightenment: A Graphic Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lloyd Spencer
Illustrated by Andrzej Krauze
SeriesGraphic Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 118
Category/GenreWestern philosophy - c 1600 to c 1900
ISBN/Barcode 9781848311794
ClassificationsDewey:190
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Icon Books
Imprint Icon Books
Publication Date 2 September 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Enlightenment of the 18th century was a crucial time in human history - a vast moral, scientific and political movement. It sprang from the work of intellectuals across Europe and the New World who began to free themselves from despotism, bigotry and superstition and tried to change the world. The Enlightenment is a clear and accessible introduction to the leading thinkers of the age, the men and women who believed that rational endeavour could reveal the secrets of the universe. Includes Voltaire, Diderot, Adam Smith, Samuel Johnson, Immanuel Kant, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. This series of graphic guides covers every key thinker and topic in philosophy, psychology, science, politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and more. Written by experts and illustrated by leading graphic artists, there is no better way to acquaint yourself with the biggest and best ideas humanity has ever come up with.

Author Biography

Rupert Woodfin was a lecturer in Philosophy. Judy Groves is an acclaimed illustrator and graphic artist.