Philosophy Diderot, Denis: Rameau’s Nephew, v1, 20 Oct 2007.

Patricia · 10-19-2007, 08:14 PM

Denis Diderot: Rameau’s Nephew
(Le Neveu de Rameau) 1762
Translated from the French by Ian Johnston

From Wikipedia:
“Le Neveu de Rameau ou La Satire seconde ("Rameau's Nephew, or the Second Satire") is an imaginary philosophical conversation written by Denis Diderot. The conversation takes place between Lui ("Him"), meaning Jean-François Rameau, nephew of the famous composer, and Moi ("Me"), meaning Diderot himself.
Recurring themes in the discussion include the education of children, the nature of genius, and money. The often rambling conversation pokes fun at numerous prominent figures of the time.
…Though the two characters actually existed, the characters of the novel are meant as allegory figures, and the dialogue is in fact Diderot's own ruminations on life and morality.”
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rameau%27s_Nephew"

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This translation by Ian Johnston of Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, BC, has certain copyright restrictions.
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medard · 10-05-2013, 11:28 AM

Today is the 300th-year anniversary of Denis Diderot's birth.

Denis Diderot (5 October 1713, Langres – 31 July 1784, Paris) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer. He was a prominent person during the Enlightenment and is best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the Encyclopédie along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert. (Wikipedia)

10-19-2007, 08:14 PM	#1
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Diderot, Denis: Rameau’s Nephew, v1, 20 Oct 2007. Denis Diderot: Rameau’s Nephew (Le Neveu de Rameau) 1762 Translated from the French by Ian Johnston From Wikipedia: “Le Neveu de Rameau ou La Satire seconde ("Rameau's Nephew, or the Second Satire") is an imaginary philosophical conversation written by Denis Diderot. The conversation takes place between Lui ("Him"), meaning Jean-François Rameau, nephew of the famous composer, and Moi ("Me"), meaning Diderot himself. Recurring themes in the discussion include the education of children, the nature of genius, and money. The often rambling conversation pokes fun at numerous prominent figures of the time. …Though the two characters actually existed, the characters of the novel are meant as allegory figures, and the dialogue is in fact Diderot's own ruminations on life and morality.” Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rameau%27s_Nephew" Copyright Information This translation by Ian Johnston of Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, BC, has certain copyright restrictions. All e-texts on johnstonia web pages are available for personal use by anyone, without permission and without charge. They may be downloaded, printed, and distributed freely, in whole or in part, provided the source is acknowledged. Teachers who wish to prepare copies of a text for their students are free to do so, provided the source is acknowledged. Performing artists can use the material free of charge for dramatic productions, public readings, and adaptations, provided the source is acknowledged and provided they inform Ian Johnston of the event. Commercial publication of any of the material in book form is prohibited, without the written permission of the author or translator

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10-05-2013, 11:28 AM	#2
medard Wizard Posts: 1,014 Karma: 5595784 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Electronic Paper	Today is the 300th-year anniversary of Denis Diderot's birth. Denis Diderot (5 October 1713, Langres – 31 July 1784, Paris) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer. He was a prominent person during the Enlightenment and is best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the Encyclopédie along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert. (Wikipedia)

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