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Encyclopedists

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Term used to designate:

(1) a group of French intellectuals of the 18th century who contributed articles to the Encyclopedie;

(2) especially, many writers, known as "philosophers," who belonged to their group and helped promote the views set forth in the "Encyclopedie."

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Encyclopedists'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​e/encyclopedists.html. 1910.