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The philosophes and the people

Title: The philosophes and the people / Harry C. Payne.
Author: Payne, Harry C., 1947-
Publication: New Haven : Yale University Press, 1976.

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Description

x, 214 pages; 25 cm

Summary

"[Examines] the attitude of the intellectual toward the mass of men. The difficulties seem especially acute in the case of the philosophes of the Enlightenment who, according to historical legend, believed in perfectibility and reasonableness of Man but who, again according to legend, scorned and despised the masses ... Though this essay is not intended as an apology for the philosophes, it does attempt to give their attitudes toward and program for the mass of the unenlightened men--or 'people' as they chose to call them--a sophisticated and open-minded hearing"Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-208) and index.

Series Statement

Yale historical publications : Miscellany ; 109

Uniform Title

Yale historical publications. Miscellany ; 109.

Subject

Note

Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

Bibliography: p. 192-208.

Contents

Introduction -- pt. I. Perceptions -- 1. Le peuple : a class apart -- 2. Children of discord -- 3. Agents of Ceres -- 4. A case of neglect -- pt. II. Legislation -- Introduction. The legislator's task -- 5. the uses of belief -- 6. Instruction -- 7. The laborer's share -- 8. Equality -- Conclusion. Dominance and responsibility.

ISBN

0300019076
9780300019070

LCCN

75018181

OCLC

ocm02353427
2353427
SCSB-9489471

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library