Was Denis Diderot a Christian?

In the former, a set of aphorisms including: 'Superstition is more injurious to God than atheism' and 'Scepticism is the first step towards truth', Diderot questions Christianity's integrity. read more

Denis Diderot (French: [dəni did(ə)ʁo]; 5 October 1713 – 31 July 1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the Encyclopédie along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert. He was a prominent figure during the Enlightenment. read more

Denis Diderot, (born October 5, 1713, Langres, France—died July 31, 1784, Paris), French man of letters and philosopher who, from 1745 to 1772, served as chief editor of the Encyclopédie, one of the principal works of the Age of Enlightenment. Youth and marriage. Diderot was the son of a widely respected master cutler. read more

Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was the brightest light of the French Enlightenment-a man of intelligence, passion and genius. He yearned for knowledge as he sought the answer to the ultimate enigma of all-our Universe. read more