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A philosophical duel between two giants of the Enlightenment.<p> When Rousseau published The Confessions, the first modern autobiography, Diderot saw it as an intellectual heresy. Their differences of opinion led the two former friends to a heated confrontation, a mix of wit, repartee, and deep tensions.</p><p> Through their exchanges, the play illuminates their philosophical thoughts with humor and subtlety, while also exposing their disagreements. Between the intimate dimension of Rousseau's biography and the universal scope of Diderot's Encyclopedia, the conflict becomes a stage where opposing values ​​and revolutionary ideas clash.</p><p> This verbal duel, punctuated by bursts of laughter and profound reflection, transcends philosophical disputes to offer a fascinating insight into the human condition and the challenges of the Enlightenment. May the best man win!</p>