Pisma francuskih enciklopedista

The edition of "Letters of the French Encyclopedists", published in 1951 (published by Matica Hrvatska, translated and edited by Dr. Dušan Nedeljković), represents an exceptionally important historical and philosophical document that brings the spirit of the French Enlightenment of the 18th century closer to readers. The collection brings together carefully selected private and public correspondence of key figures in the Encyclopedia, such as Denis Diderot, Jean-Luc le Rond d'Alembert, Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and others. Through these letters, the background of one of the greatest intellectual undertakings in history is revealed - the creation of the monumental Encyclopedia. The reader gains direct insight into the lively debates, polemics, but also personal passions, friendships and conflicts that accompanied the work on the dissemination of scientific, philosophical and political ideas. The letters testify to the unwavering fight against religious fanaticism, censorship and absolutism, and to the tireless commitment to reason, tolerance and progress. This book is a valuable source for both experts and historians of philosophy, as well as for literature lovers who want to feel the authentic pulses of the times that laid the foundations of modern civil society and intellectual freedom.