The Encyclopédie: Impact on the French Enlightenment and Freedom of Thought
Department
Arts, Languages, and Philosophy
Major
Engineering Management
Research Advisor
Merfeld-Langston, Audra L.
Advisor's Department
Arts, Languages, and Philosophy
Abstract
The Encyclopédie was one of the most important publications during the Enlightenment period in France. The publication of the Encyclopédie helped to disseminate knowledge throughout France thereby encouraging freedom of thought. Though potentially opinionated, the articles of the Encyclopédie brought information about a wide variety of topics to a wider public than previously possible. This knowledge led to the beginning of a new era where the editors of the Encyclopédie, Diderot and d’Alembert, fostered open dialogs and the sharing of information.
Biography
Victoria Kraemer is a junior in the Engineering Management Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology graduating in May 2019. On campus she is involved with Residential Life as a Programming Resource Assistant, French Club as the Vice President, and Sig Game as Manager.
Research Category
Arts and Humanities
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Missouri Room
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2017, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Encyclopédie: Impact on the French Enlightenment and Freedom of Thought
Missouri Room
The Encyclopédie was one of the most important publications during the Enlightenment period in France. The publication of the Encyclopédie helped to disseminate knowledge throughout France thereby encouraging freedom of thought. Though potentially opinionated, the articles of the Encyclopédie brought information about a wide variety of topics to a wider public than previously possible. This knowledge led to the beginning of a new era where the editors of the Encyclopédie, Diderot and d’Alembert, fostered open dialogs and the sharing of information.
