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Baron d'Holbach : a Study of Eighteenth Century Radicalism in France

By Max Pearson Cushing
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The study examines the life, character, and social networks of an influential eighteenth-century radical, then surveys his numerous translations, scientific and miscellaneous writings, and original essays attacking religious and moral orthodoxy. It offers a close analysis of his principal systematic treatise, outlines its philosophical tenets, and reviews contemporary responses and critiques. The work catalogs translations of German and English authors, contributions to encyclopedic projects, and various pamphlets, and it reproduces unpublished correspondence in an appendix. Detailed endnotes and bibliographies provide documentary support for situating the author's critique of religion and society within broader intellectual debates of the period.

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Max Pearson Cushing

Max Pearson Cushing was an American scholar and author known for his contributions to the study of Enlightenment thought. His notable work, "Baron d'Holbach: A Study of Eighteenth Century Radicalism in France," explores the philosophical and political ideas of Paul-Henri Thiry, Baron d'Holbach, a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment. Cushing's analysis sheds light on the radicalism of the period and its impact on modern philosophical discourse. Through his research, he has contributed to a deeper understanding of the intellectual currents that shaped revolutionary ideas in France.

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