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Were it not for the Marquis de Sade`s explicit use of language and complete disregard for the artificially constructed taboos of a religious morality he despised, the novelty and profundity of his thought, and above all, its fundamental modernity, would have long since secured him a place alongside the greatest authors and thinkers of the European Enlightenment.
This Very Short Introduction aims to disentangle the `real` Marquis de Sade from his mythical and demonic reputation of the past two hundred years. Phillips examines Sade`s life and work: his libertine novels, his championing of atheism, and his uniqueness in bringing the body and sex back into philosophy.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.ISBN - 9780192804693
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Pages : 160
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