"Denis Diderot and the Encyclopedists" is the second volume of a large work by John Morley, dedicated to the life and work of the outstanding French philosopher and writer Denis Diderot. The book provides the reader with a broad picture of the Enlightenment era and reveals the content and influence of the encyclopedist movement on society and culture. The author examines in detail the ideas that developed in philosophical debates and proves how they changed the perception of the world. Through a skillful combination of biographical detail, literary analysis, and historical context, Morley tells a fascinating story of how Diderot and other philosophers of their time influenced social change and scientific inquiry. Readers will have the opportunity to better understand the meaning and value of progressive ideas for the development of humanity and the formation of the modern world. This book is not only an essential textbook for anyone interested in the history of culture and science, but also an excellent read for those seeking answers to questions about the origins of ideas and progress in human society."