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Charles Devellennes looks at the the religious, social and political thought of the first four thinkers of the French Enlightenment: Pierre Bayle, Jean Meslier, Paul-Henri Thiry d'Holbach and Denis Diderot to explicitly argue for atheism as a positive philosophy.

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"This study represents a surprisingly yet unwritten history of atheism focusing on the point of view of atheists themselves a fresh and much needed take that moves beyond narratives written by adversaries of atheism. By examining four key thinkers of the French Enlightenment, Devellenes' outstanding book offers a nuanced and contextualised view of atheism that is carefully attuned to politics." -Rosario L pez, Assistant Professor, University of M laga

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    Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
    Publication Date: 28/11/2022
    ISBN13: 9781474478441, 978-1474478441
    ISBN10: 1474478441
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    Book Synopsis
    Charles Devellennes looks at the the religious, social and political thought of the first four thinkers of the French Enlightenment: Pierre Bayle, Jean Meslier, Paul-Henri Thiry d'Holbach and Denis Diderot to explicitly argue for atheism as a positive philosophy.

    Trade Review
    "This study represents a surprisingly yet unwritten history of atheism focusing on the point of view of atheists themselves a fresh and much needed take that moves beyond narratives written by adversaries of atheism. By examining four key thinkers of the French Enlightenment, Devellenes' outstanding book offers a nuanced and contextualised view of atheism that is carefully attuned to politics." -Rosario L pez, Assistant Professor, University of M laga

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