02459cam a22003373u 4500 5621 UtSlPG 20260610133141.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 B Cushing, Max Pearson, 1886-1951 Baron d'Holbach : a Study of Eighteenth Century Radicalism in France Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-05-01 Produced by David Ross and Richard Farris "Baron d'Holbach: A Study of Eighteenth Century Radicalism in France" by Max Pearson Cushing is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This scholarly examination delves into the life and influence of Paul-Henri Thiry, the Baron d'Holbach, spotlighting his radical philosophical ideas during the Enlightenment period in France. The work emphasizes Holbach's role in the anti-theistic movement and his connections with other prominent intellectual figures, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of radical thought in that era. The opening of the study introduces d'Holbach's background, including his early life, education, and the influential friendships he cultivated in Paris. It highlights his relationships with key thinkers like Diderot, Rousseau, and Hume, setting the stage for an exploration of his substantial writings and the impact they had on the chilling discourse surrounding religious and philosophical debate during the time. The text presents Holbach as a central figure whose work exemplified the burgeoning atheism that challenged the long-held religious doctrines and carried insights into the social and political ramifications these ideas would herald, especially as they foreshadowed the tumultuous changes leading to the French Revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d', 1723-1789 Philosophers -- France -- Biography Radicalism -- France -- History -- 18th century Philosophy, Modern -- 18th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5621 47651 47651