by Leah Roche

Denis Diderot (1713-1784)

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Denis Diderot was born Oct. 5, 1713 in Langress, France.

Diderot died July 31, 1784 in Paris, France.

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Denis Diderot was a very famous author, he wrote

many books including: The Encyclopedia, Memories of a Nun,

Jacques The Fatalist, and many more

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There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge...

observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation.

Observation collects facts; reflection combines them;

experimentation verifies the results of that combination.

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Best known for serving as co-founders,

chief editor and contributor to the encyclopedia.

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By: Denis Diderot

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Diderot earned a master of arts degree in philosophy.

He then enrolled at The College d'Harcourt.

He left the Clergy and decided to study law, then shortlyafter

this failed attempt he became a wirter.

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The scientific revolution was the emergence

of modern science during the

early modern period, when developments in

mathematics, science, astronomy, atonomy,

and physics transformed views of society and nature.

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Revolution in human thought, a new rational way of thinking to

use science instead of religion.

People began to teach instead of being taught.

leahroche01 — 2014-09-30 18:11:20 UTC