What Was Diderot's Purpose in Writing the Encyclopedia

question 68

Multiple Choice

What was Diderot's purpose in writing the Encyclopedia?

• A)To get the uneducated masses to respect authority
• B)To change the general way of thinking
• C)To dispute the claims of science

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Definitions:

Fiduciary Capacity

A status entailing a legal duty of one party to act in the best interest of another, typically in contexts involving trust, such as financial management or guardianship.

Misappropriation

The unauthorized use of another's name, likeness, or property for personal gain, often violating legal rights.

Pretexting

A deceptive practice where an individual lies about their identity or intentions to obtain personal or sensitive information from another.

Fraudulent Means

Actions or practices intended to deceive or trick others, usually for personal gain or to fulfill some other illicit objective.