Description: denis diderot was a french philosopher, art critic, and writer. Denis diderot, french man of letters and philosopher who, from 1745 to 1772, served as chief editor of the encyclopedie, one of the. Denis diderot is often associated with the decades-long battle to bring the. Denis diderot was a famous philosopher, novelist and playwright, but his most prominent of work is for encyclopedie, for which he worked as the editor. Completed in about 1780, the work was not published until 176. He was a prominent person during the enlightenment and is best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor of, and contributor to the encyclopedie along with jean le rond dalembert. Denis diderot 1713-1784 was a french writer, philosopher and art critic, who with voltaire to a great extent shaped the french enlightenment during the. Kirkus reviewsa spirited biography of the prophetic. His books written in english include in 126 18, production of presence. 51 Page: 1 of 2 no category his hands would plait the priests guts, if he had no rope, to strangle kings. Denis diderot; date of birth: octo died: j born: in langres, france. Denis diderot was a french philosopher, art critic, and writer. Browse plot descriptions, book covers, genres, pseudonyms, ratings and awards. He was a prominent persona during the enlightenment and is best known for serving as co-founder and. Looking for books by denis diderot? See all books authored by denis diderot, including la religieuse, and jacques le. He was a prominent persona during the enlightenment and is best known for serving as.