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when and where was he born?
He was born in France in 1713
What is he most famous for?
Diderot is most famous for being the co-founder of the Encyclopédie.
what idea is diderot linked to?
The spread of knowledge to improve society.
What major work did diderot help create?
The encyclopedia.
What suprising job did he have early in life?
He worked as a tutor and translator.
what two subjects did diderot study befor becoming a philosopher?
He is known for the enlightenment.
What did diderot believe about education?
That it should be available to everyone.
How long did diderot work on the encyclopedia?
For more than 20 years
What hobby did diderot enjoy?
Writing plays and fiction.
What did his dad want to do?
His dad wanted him to follow his profession.
What was Diderot respected for proomoting?
Diderot was respected for promoting the freedom that challenged the traditional authority.
What did diderot argue about reason?
Reason should guide society rather than tradition.
What did the encyclopedia accomplish?
Spread enlightenment ideas across Europe.
What happened to many of his works?
They were banned or censored.
What happened to diderot for wrriting conventional works?
Diderot spent a short time in prison for writing conventional works.
What was Diderott ofteen criticizing in the french institution?
He often criticized the monarchy.
What political belief did diderot support?
Criticism of absolute monarchy and support for reform
Who secretly supported his encycloopedia work?
Catherine the great of russia.
Who did diderot often debate with?
Other enlightenment philosophers, including the Frenchh Revolution.
What did diderot do with the catholic church?
Earlier in life, Diderot rejected this major institution, which later influenced his reputation.
What grew after Diderots death?
Diderot's reputation grew because many of his manuscripts were discovered in this century.
What philosophical position was Diderot associated with?
Materialism
What did catherine the great do for diderot?
She bought his library so he could earn money and hire him as her librarian.
What happened to his ideas overtime?
They influenced later revolutions, including the French Revolution.