Condorcet and Modernity

by David Williams

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.

Genres: Philosophy

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

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David Williams is Professor of French at the University of Sheffield. He has particular interest in Voltaire and Condorcet and is the author of numerous books and articles on the French Enlightenment, including Voltaire: Literary Critic, Voltaire: Political Writings and, most recently, The Enlightenment.