Which of the following describes a contribution of french enlightenment philosopher denis diderot? he wrote the short novel candide about the ills of society, using humor and irony. he wrote on the social contract, promoting social contract theory. he co-founded and edited a universal encyclopedia titled encyclopédie. he co-wrote a book of political philosophy titled the spirit of the laws.

The correct answer is: " he co-founded and edited a universal encyclopedia titled encyclopédie".

Denis Diderot ( 1713 – 1784) was a French philosopher from the Enlightenment Era. Together with Jean le Rond d'Alembert, he cofounded and edited the Encyclopédie. This publication represented the basics of the Enlightenment movement, that promoted reason and the scientific method over religious dogmatism and superstititions, that had prevailed in Europe for centuries.

The answer is option 2. He co-founded and edited a universal encyclopedia titled encyclopédie.

Explanation:

Between 1751 and 1766, Denis Diderot and Jean Le Rond D'Alembert carried the creation of the encyclopédie which consisted of 17 volumes. Their objective was to oppose to the Trévoux Dictionary published by the Jesuits and favor the dissemination of the philosophy of the Enlightenment.  Diderot resorted to known authors such as Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Buffon, Du Marsais and Daubenton, and others less known.

yes.

explanation:

because it let the japanese know who had the upper hand in the war.

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)