Denis Diderot

Birth: 1713-10-05

Death: 1784-07-31

French philosopher who was a leading figure of the Enlightenment in France; principal editor of an encyclopedia that disseminated the scientific and philosophical knowledge of the time (1713-1784)

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The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action.

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