The Encylopédie

The Encyclopédie was a major French publication from the 18th century that aimed to compile and share all human knowledge. Edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert, it brought together articles on science, philosophy, arts, and crafts, promoting critical thinking and Enlightenment ideals. Its goal was to democratize knowledge by making information accessible beyond scholars and elites, challenging traditional authorities like the church and monarchy. The Encyclopédie played a key role in intellectual and cultural revolution, influencing ideas about education, progress, and individual reasoning.