The creation of the first modern encyclopedia is credited to Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert. They co-founded the "Encyclopédie," a groundbreaking work published in France between 1751 and 1772. This massive collection aimed to compile and disseminate knowledge across various fields, emphasizing reason and scientific thought, in contrast to the dogmas of the time. The "Encyclopédie" included articles written by numerous authors, covering topics from philosophy to technology, and helped to spread Enlightenment ideas throughout Europe, shaping modern concepts of knowledge and education.