Condorcet and Modernity
“Condorcet and Modernity” by David Williams, published by Cambridge University Press on September 16, 2004, offers a detailed examination of the connections between the Marquis de Condorcet’s role as both a visionary ideologist and a pragmatic legislator. This 320-page book delves into Condorcet’s concept of modernity and its implications for managing change during a transformative period in European history, particularly as he witnessed and participated in the French Revolution.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis grounded in a wide range of printed and original manuscript sources, highlighting the intricate relationship between Condorcet’s political theories and the broader context of Enlightenment thought. The book addresses themes relevant to political science and social history, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of modernity and its historical underpinnings.
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David Williams explores the complex links between Condorcet as visionary ideologist and pragmatic legislator, and between his concept of modernity and the management of change. The Marquis de Condorcet was one of the few Enlightenment thinkers to witness and participate in the French Revolution. Based on an extensive array of printed and original manuscript sources, Williams’ analysis of Condorcet’s politics will be a major contribution to Enlightenment studies.
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