The forward resistance of pioneers
All the World Masterpieces (43)
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1、 The founder of the "separation of powers" theory, Montesquieu, whose "On the Spirit of Law" is one of the few monumental works in the history of legal development. It centers on law and covers various fields such as economics, politics, history, religion, geography, etc. It is comprehensive and rich in content, and is known as an encyclopedia of bourgeois law.
2、 Baumgarten's "Aesthetics" was originally written in Latin, with the first volume published in 1750 and the second volume published in 1758. The publication of Aesthetics marks the independence of aesthetics from philosophy and theology, becoming an independent discipline.
3、 Classic excerpt from Aesthetics: Imagination in dreams is more unrestrained, and the ability to create is more uncontrollable than when awake. They display more vibrant and unfazed imagination and fiction.
4、 Diderot's classic excerpt from the Encyclopedia: A revolution that can present a new face to the world will inevitably free humanity from barbarism. The Greek Byzantine Empire was destroyed, and its downfall caused the remnants of knowledge to flow back to Europe.
5、 Engels once said: If anyone has sacrificed their entire life for the passion for truth and justice, then Diderot is such a person.