The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 120·Apr 22, 2026

Voltaire, Diderot, and Condorcet: Spokesmen of the French Enlightenment

The French Enlightenment was a time of upheaval, and its main philosophers espoused ideas that challenged the traditional social and religious order. To unpack that concept, we’ll explore the following questions:

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