Philosophers in Biography & Memoir eBooks

No Exit and Three Other Plays

by Jean-Paul Sartre ...

NOBEL PRIZE WINNER • Four seminal plays by one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century.An existential portrayal of Hell in Sartre's best-known play, as well as three other brilliant, thought-provoking works: the reworking of the Electra-Orestes story, the conflict of a young intellectual torn between theory and conflict, and an arresting attack on American racism. ... Read more

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NOBEL PRIZE WINNER • Four seminal plays by one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century.An existential portrayal of Hell in Sartre's best-known play, as well as three other brilliant, thought-provoking works: the reworking of the Electra-Orestes story, the conflict of a young intellectual torn between theory and conflict, and an arresting attack on American racism.
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At the Existentialist Café

Freedom, Being and Apricot Cocktails

by Sarah Bakewell ...

Great philosophy meets powerful biography in this entertaining and immensely readable portrait of mid-20th century Paris and the fascinating characters of Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus, and their circle, who loved and hated, drank and debated with each other—and forever changed the way we think about thinking.At the Existentialist Café is a thrilling look at the famous group of post-war thinkers who ... Read more

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Great philosophy meets powerful biography in this entertaining and immensely readable portrait of mid-20th century Paris and the fascinating characters of Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus, and their circle, who loved and hated, drank and debated with each other—and forever changed the way we think about thinking.At the Existentialist Café is a thrilling look at the famous group of post-war thinkers who
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Albert Camus

A Life

by Olivier Todd ...

Translated by Benjamin Ivry ...

Drawing on personal correspondence, notebooks, and public records never before tapped, as well as interviews with Camus's family, friends, fellow workers, writers, mentors, and lovers, here is the enormously engaging, vibrant, and richly researched biography of the Nobel Prize winning author.Todd shows us a Camus who struggled all his life with irreconcilable conflicts—between his loyalty to ... Read more

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Drawing on personal correspondence, notebooks, and public records never before tapped, as well as interviews with Camus's family, friends, fellow workers, writers, mentors, and lovers, here is the enormously engaging, vibrant, and richly researched biography of the Nobel Prize winning author.Todd shows us a Camus who struggled all his life with irreconcilable conflicts—between his loyalty to
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The Story of Philosophy

by Will Durant, GP Editors ...

Originally published in 1926, ‘The Story of Philosophy’ profiles several prominent Western philosophers and their ideas, written by Will Durant, an American writer, historian, philosopher, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.In this enlightening and eminently readable book, Will Durant accounts the lives, ideas and views of various critical philosophical thinkers throughout history. Starting with ... Read more

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Originally published in 1926, ‘The Story of Philosophy’ profiles several prominent Western philosophers and their ideas, written by Will Durant, an American writer, historian, philosopher, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.In this enlightening and eminently readable book, Will Durant accounts the lives, ideas and views of various critical philosophical thinkers throughout history. Starting with
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Voltaire : Oeuvres complètes et annexes - (145 titres, annotés)

by Voltaire Voltaire ...

Nouvelle édition des Oeuvres complètes de Voltaire par les éditions Arvensa. Cette édition numérique de référence des Oeuvres du grand philosophe contient 145 titres enrichis de milliers de notes explicatives, de notices et d’annexes.Édition sous la direction de Pierre Libret.CONTENU DÉTAILLÉ :CONTES PHILOSOPHIQUES :Avertissement de Moland • Le Monde comme il va, Vision de Babouc • Le Crocheteu... ... Read more

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Nouvelle édition des Oeuvres complètes de Voltaire par les éditions Arvensa. Cette édition numérique de référence des Oeuvres du grand philosophe contient 145 titres enrichis de milliers de notes explicatives, de notices et d’annexes.Édition sous la direction de Pierre Libret.CONTENU DÉTAILLÉ :CONTES PHILOSOPHIQUES :Avertissement de Moland • Le Monde comme il va, Vision de Babouc • Le Crocheteu...
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Plato of Athens

A Life in Philosophy

by Robin Waterfield ...

The first ever biography of the founder of Western philosophy Considered by many to be the most important philosopher ever, Plato was born into a well-to-do family in wartime Athens at the end of the fifth century BCE. In his teens, he honed his intellect by attending lectures from the many thinkers who passed through Athens and toyed with the idea of writing poetry. He finally decided to go into ... Read more

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The first ever biography of the founder of Western philosophy Considered by many to be the most important philosopher ever, Plato was born into a well-to-do family in wartime Athens at the end of the fifth century BCE. In his teens, he honed his intellect by attending lectures from the many thinkers who passed through Athens and toyed with the idea of writing poetry. He finally decided to go into
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Les Frères Karamazov (Version complète les 10 volumes)

by Fédor Dostoïevski ...

C’était vers la fin du mois d’août, par une belle matinée claire et chaude. La réunion de la famille Karamazov chez le starets Zossima devaitavoir lieu à onze heures et demie. On avait eu recours, en désespoir de cause, à cette assemblée d’un conseil de famille, sous le patronage duvénérable vieillard, pour trancher les différends survenus entre Fédor Pavlovitch Karamazov et son fils aîné Dmitri ... Read more

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C’était vers la fin du mois d’août, par une belle matinée claire et chaude. La réunion de la famille Karamazov chez le starets Zossima devaitavoir lieu à onze heures et demie. On avait eu recours, en désespoir de cause, à cette assemblée d’un conseil de famille, sous le patronage duvénérable vieillard, pour trancher les différends survenus entre Fédor Pavlovitch Karamazov et son fils aîné Dmitri
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Ernest Gellner

An Intellectual Biography

by John A. Hall ...

Ernest Gellner (1925–95) was a multilingual polymath and a public intellectual who set the agenda in the study of nationalism and the sociology of Islam. Having grown up in Paris, Prague, and England, he was also one of the last great Jewish thinkers from Central Europe to experience directly the impact of the Holocaust. His intellectual trajectory differed from that of similar thinkers, both in ... Read more

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Ernest Gellner (1925–95) was a multilingual polymath and a public intellectual who set the agenda in the study of nationalism and the sociology of Islam. Having grown up in Paris, Prague, and England, he was also one of the last great Jewish thinkers from Central Europe to experience directly the impact of the Holocaust. His intellectual trajectory differed from that of similar thinkers, both in
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The Haunted Present

Adorno, Sontag, Foucault, Feyerabend, and the End of Philosophy

by Wolfram Eilenberger ...

Translated by Shaun Whiteside ...

A wildly original narrative of philosophy in crisis, The Haunted Present traces the dreams and struggles of Theodor Adorno, Susan Sontag, Michel Foucault, and Paul K. Feyerabend, to reveal the true fault lines of our world todayIt is the winter 1949: Theodor W. Adorno returns from the USA to Frankfurt, a city devastated by bombing; Paul K. Feyerabend arrives back in Vienna, disabled and suffering ... Read more

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A wildly original narrative of philosophy in crisis, The Haunted Present traces the dreams and struggles of Theodor Adorno, Susan Sontag, Michel Foucault, and Paul K. Feyerabend, to reveal the true fault lines of our world todayIt is the winter 1949: Theodor W. Adorno returns from the USA to Frankfurt, a city devastated by bombing; Paul K. Feyerabend arrives back in Vienna, disabled and suffering
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The Life of Bertrand Russell

by Ronald Clark ...

The eloquent and intimate biography of one of the most significant figures of the last century.Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and won the Nobel Prize for literature. Born into the high world of the Whig aristocracy, among people for whom Waterloo was still almost a personal memory, Russell lived to inspire ... Read more

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The eloquent and intimate biography of one of the most significant figures of the last century.Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and won the Nobel Prize for literature. Born into the high world of the Whig aristocracy, among people for whom Waterloo was still almost a personal memory, Russell lived to inspire
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The Selected Letters of Bertrand Russell, Volume 1

The Private Years 1884-1914

Edited by Nicholas Griffin ...

Those who knew the famous philosopher Bertrand Russell at the turn of the century referred to him as 'the Day of Judgement'. This acclaimed selection of his early letters, available in paperback for the first time, reveals the full scope of Russell's life and innermost thoughts up to the First World War. It includes letters to his first wife, Alys Pearsall Smith, reveals the background to his now ... Read more

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Those who knew the famous philosopher Bertrand Russell at the turn of the century referred to him as 'the Day of Judgement'. This acclaimed selection of his early letters, available in paperback for the first time, reveals the full scope of Russell's life and innermost thoughts up to the First World War. It includes letters to his first wife, Alys Pearsall Smith, reveals the background to his now
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The Autobiography

by G.K. Chesterton ...

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, (1874 – 1936), was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out." ... Read more

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Gilbert Keith Chesterton, (1874 – 1936), was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out."
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Voltaire

by François Jacob ...

"Les hommes sont des insectes se dévorant les uns les autres sur un petit atome de boue." Qui est exactement Voltaire (1694-1778) ? Est-il d’abord le défenseur des Calas, Sirven, La Barre, c’est-à-dire l’apôtre de la tolérance, celui dont le nom, encore aujourd’hui, mobilise les foules sur toute la planète ? Est-il surtout, avec son Siècle de Louis XIV et son Essai sur les mœurs et l’esprit des ... Read more

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"Les hommes sont des insectes se dévorant les uns les autres sur un petit atome de boue." Qui est exactement Voltaire (1694-1778) ? Est-il d’abord le défenseur des Calas, Sirven, La Barre, c’est-à-dire l’apôtre de la tolérance, celui dont le nom, encore aujourd’hui, mobilise les foules sur toute la planète ? Est-il surtout, avec son Siècle de Louis XIV et son Essai sur les mœurs et l’esprit des
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Cosmic Trigger II

Down to Earth

by Robert Anton Wilson ...

Series Book 2 - Cosmic Trigger
The first book in the Cosmic Trigger trilogy reveals the enlightening secret of the Illuminati while presenting the daunting metaphor of Chapel Perilous where the unprepared can get lost in a spirited journey. Volume Two of the series presents the metaphor of the Bridge and the lessons of Bob's early life that brought him to the wisdom of the Model Agnostic's perspective. In Bob's typical wide ... Read more

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The first book in the Cosmic Trigger trilogy reveals the enlightening secret of the Illuminati while presenting the daunting metaphor of Chapel Perilous where the unprepared can get lost in a spirited journey. Volume Two of the series presents the metaphor of the Bridge and the lessons of Bob's early life that brought him to the wisdom of the Model Agnostic's perspective. In Bob's typical wide
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Savage Messiah

How Dr. Jordan Peterson Is Saving Western Civilization

by Jim Proser ...

A fascinating biography and in-depth look at the work of bestselling writer and psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson, by award-winning author Jim Proser.Who is psychologist, professor, bestselling author, and YouTube personality Dr. Peterson? What does he believe in? Who are his followers? And why is he so controversial? These are among the many questions raised in this compelling, exhaustively ... Read more

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A fascinating biography and in-depth look at the work of bestselling writer and psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson, by award-winning author Jim Proser.Who is psychologist, professor, bestselling author, and YouTube personality Dr. Peterson? What does he believe in? Who are his followers? And why is he so controversial? These are among the many questions raised in this compelling, exhaustively
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Caribbean Reasonings: Culture, Politics and Diaspora - The Thought of Stuart Hall

by Brian Meeks (Editor) ...

Stuart Hall, in whose honour this volume is compiled, has made significant contributions to contemporary social and political discourse. Constantly praised for his scholarly prescience, he was at the helm of the forging and definition of the discipline of Cultural Studies and nurtured an entire cadre of young intellectuals who continue to make remarkable contributions in the fields of Cultural ... Read more

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Stuart Hall, in whose honour this volume is compiled, has made significant contributions to contemporary social and political discourse. Constantly praised for his scholarly prescience, he was at the helm of the forging and definition of the discipline of Cultural Studies and nurtured an entire cadre of young intellectuals who continue to make remarkable contributions in the fields of Cultural
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THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF YOGI

BONUS EDITION

by Paramahansa Yogananda, James M. Brand ...

HE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF YOGIBONUS EDITIONThis is an autobiography of a Yogi is an autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda (January 5, 1893–March 7, 1952) first published in 1946. Paramahansa Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India, in a Bengali family.Autobiography of a Yogi introduces the reader into the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both ... Read more

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HE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF YOGIBONUS EDITIONThis is an autobiography of a Yogi is an autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda (January 5, 1893–March 7, 1952) first published in 1946. Paramahansa Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India, in a Bengali family.Autobiography of a Yogi introduces the reader into the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both
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Autobiography of a Yogi

by Paramahansa Yogananda ...

Autobiography of a Yogi is the remarkable life story of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian spiritual teacher who helped introduce yoga and meditation to a worldwide audience. Born in India in 1893, Yogananda grew up with an intense longing to understand the nature of the soul and the purpose of human life. His search led him to monasteries, sages, scholars, healers, and spiritual masters. At the ... Read more

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Autobiography of a Yogi is the remarkable life story of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian spiritual teacher who helped introduce yoga and meditation to a worldwide audience. Born in India in 1893, Yogananda grew up with an intense longing to understand the nature of the soul and the purpose of human life. His search led him to monasteries, sages, scholars, healers, and spiritual masters. At the
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50 CLASSIC BIOGRAPHIES

by Various ...

H.G. WELLSLIFE OF CHARLES DICKENSLIFE OF GENERAL ROBERT E. LEENATHANIEL HAWTHORNEFREDERICK DOUGLASSROBERT LOUIS STEVENSONHONORE DE BALZACABRAHAM LINCOLNALFRED TENNYSONHOMER AND HIS AGESAINT AUGUSTINTHE STORY OF ANTONY AND CLEOPATRAABELARD AND HELOISEQUEEN ELIZABETH AND THE EARL OF LEICESTERMARY QUEEN OF SCOTS AND LORD BOTHWELLQUEEN CHRISTINA OF SWEDEN AND THE MARQUIS MONALDESCHIK... ... Read more

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H.G. WELLSLIFE OF CHARLES DICKENSLIFE OF GENERAL ROBERT E. LEENATHANIEL HAWTHORNEFREDERICK DOUGLASSROBERT LOUIS STEVENSONHONORE DE BALZACABRAHAM LINCOLNALFRED TENNYSONHOMER AND HIS AGESAINT AUGUSTINTHE STORY OF ANTONY AND CLEOPATRAABELARD AND HELOISEQUEEN ELIZABETH AND THE EARL OF LEICESTERMARY QUEEN OF SCOTS AND LORD BOTHWELLQUEEN CHRISTINA OF SWEDEN AND THE MARQUIS MONALDESCHIK...
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just trying 2 figure this shit out!

by Mr.SociallyAwkward ...

I’m Jaylen Marcus Cooper, better known as Mr. Socially Awkward. It’s January 22, 2019, 8:12 a.m. I’m three months away from turning twenty (damn, I’m getting old, or at least I feel like it). As I begin to transition out of my teens into a twenty-year-old man, I’m starting to feel stagnant. And this feeling of no progression has me questioning a few things.Maybe I’ve been chasing after the wrong ... Read more

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I’m Jaylen Marcus Cooper, better known as Mr. Socially Awkward. It’s January 22, 2019, 8:12 a.m. I’m three months away from turning twenty (damn, I’m getting old, or at least I feel like it). As I begin to transition out of my teens into a twenty-year-old man, I’m starting to feel stagnant. And this feeling of no progression has me questioning a few things.Maybe I’ve been chasing after the wrong
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Synopsis On The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine

Adaptation, Conflict, and Power: A Chronicle of Modern Warfare kindle edition by David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts:

by Raymond J. Garnett ...

The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine" is a compelling and insightful book authored by General David Petraeus and historian Andrew Roberts. This book offers a comprehensive examination of how warfare has transformed and evolved from the end of World War II to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It serves as a historical narrative, a strategic analysis, and a guide for understanding the ... Read more

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The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine" is a compelling and insightful book authored by General David Petraeus and historian Andrew Roberts. This book offers a comprehensive examination of how warfare has transformed and evolved from the end of World War II to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It serves as a historical narrative, a strategic analysis, and a guide for understanding the
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First, We Make the Beast Beautiful

A New Journey Through Anxiety

by Sarah Wilson ...

New York Times Bestseller"Probably the best book on living with anxiety that I’ve ever read.” – Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckThe Chinese believe that before you can conquer a beast, you must first make it beautiful.Sarah Wilson first came across this Chinese proverb in psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison's memoir An Unquiet Mind, an... ... Read more

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New York Times Bestseller"Probably the best book on living with anxiety that I’ve ever read.” – Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckThe Chinese believe that before you can conquer a beast, you must first make it beautiful.Sarah Wilson first came across this Chinese proverb in psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison's memoir An Unquiet Mind, an...
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Walden

by Henry David Thoreau, Wyatt North ...

This edition of Walden is specially formatted with illustrations and a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents.Henry David Thoreau was born David Henry Thoreau on July 12, 1817 in Concord, Massachusetts. Mr. Thoreau was an author, poet, abolitionist, naturalist, surveyor, transcendentalist, and philosopher. Thoreaus works intertwine his love of history philosophy and nature. Many of his theories about ... Read more

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This edition of Walden is specially formatted with illustrations and a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents.Henry David Thoreau was born David Henry Thoreau on July 12, 1817 in Concord, Massachusetts. Mr. Thoreau was an author, poet, abolitionist, naturalist, surveyor, transcendentalist, and philosopher. Thoreaus works intertwine his love of history philosophy and nature. Many of his theories about
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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Wisdom from one of the greatest philosophical minds in all of Roman historyDivided into twelve books, these meditations chronicle Aurelius's personal quest for self-improvement. This enduring text from one of history's greatest warriors and leaders has been compared to St. Augustine's Confessions for its timelessness, clarity, and candor. These writings, composed between 161 and 180 CE, set forth ... Read more

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Wisdom from one of the greatest philosophical minds in all of Roman historyDivided into twelve books, these meditations chronicle Aurelius's personal quest for self-improvement. This enduring text from one of history's greatest warriors and leaders has been compared to St. Augustine's Confessions for its timelessness, clarity, and candor. These writings, composed between 161 and 180 CE, set forth
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