Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.
Denis Diderot – Jacque the Fatalist and his Master
Destiny’s Irony
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Jacques the Fatalist and his Master by Denis Diderot is a philosophical novel about a master and his servant who embark on a journey and engage in discussions about free will and determinism. The novel is structured as a story within a story, as the two main characters tell each other their life stories. Jacques, the servant, believes that everything is predetermined and that their journey is already mapped out. The master, on the other hand, argues that they have the power to make choices and change their fate. Along the way, they encounter various characters and situations that challenge their beliefs and lead to further debates. The novel is known for its complex narrative structure and its exploration of existential themes.