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The aim is to explore Neurath's engagement with Diderot's work, particularly the influence of Diderot's encyclopedism on Neurath's thought.

Neurath’s Reading of Diderot: Theoretical and Practical Models, Echoes of Similar Attitudes

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Analysis identifies Neurath’s references to Diderot's ideas, highlighting their shared commitment to empirical knowledge.

The aim is to explore Neurath's engagement with Diderot's work, particularly the influence of Diderot's encyclopedism on Neurath's thought.
Analyzed Neurath's explicit references to Diderot over decades.
Examined Neurath's annotations in exile library and his writings.
Identified the shared intellectual attitudes between Neurath and Diderot.
Diderot's encyclopedism significantly influenced Neurath's scientific views.
Neurath’s references to Diderot indicate a deep intellectual engagement.
Both thinkers shared a commitment to an empirical and critical approach to knowledge.

William Agay-Beaujon (2026) studied this question.

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