Making A Third Force: Antonio Genovesi and the Teaching of Science in Enlightenment Naples.

This article examines how the philosopher and economist Antonio Genovesi (1713–1768), one of the outstanding figures of the Italian Enlightenment, published a trilogy of popular books on science and philosophy, all geared towards educating the youth of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily. Genovesi hope...

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Published in:	Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies Vol. 23; no. 1/2; pp. 34 - 57
Main Author:	Quinlan, Sean M.
Format:	Article
Published:	University of Pennsylvania Press Winter2023
Subjects:	Young adults Science education Social theory Ruling class Philosophers Conscience
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