What was the main purpose of the Encyclopedia , according to Diderot?
A)To get the uneducated masses to respect authority
B)To usher in God's kingdom on earth
C)To dispute the claims of science
D)To exacerbate the hedonism of his peers
E)To change the general way of thinking

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Diderot's main purpose for the Encyclopedia was to change the general way of thinking by compiling and disseminating knowledge to promote enlightenment and intellectual progress.

What Was the Main Purpose of the Encyclopedia , According