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Un philosophe des Lumières entre Naples et Paris, Ferdinando Galiani (1728-1787), Azzurra Mauro

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-281) and index

contains biographical information

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Un philosophe des Lumières entre Naples et Paris

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Azzurra Mauro

Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment,, 2021:10, 2634-8047

Ferdinando Galiani (1728-1787)

"Famous for his works on political economy as well as for his diplomatic activity, Ferdinando Galiani (1728-1787) embodies a singular type of 'philosopher', attributing and denying himself this designation according to the context. Although he refused to construct an ordered system of ideas, Galiani produced a philosophical knowledge that accompanied and enriched his political projects. Situated at the crossroads of history, literature and philosophy, this monograph studies Galiani's career by measuring the social and political purpose of his philosophical-literary production, and by establishing his identity as a 'philosopher' between Naples and Paris. What influences did these two socio-cultural milieus have on his thought and his career? This question constitutes the core of an analysis that aims to simultaneously reconsider the Neapolitan and Parisian contexts, where the terms ‘philosophe' and ‘filosofo' take on different meanings, practices and uses. In the light of the discourses, practices and representations that this author constructed throughout his life, this book places Galiani in the real dimension of philosophical work, studying his way of life as a philosopher, where philosophical battles, editorial successes and fame coexist without conflict with material worries, fears about his reputation or even failures."--, Provided by publisher