French Theory

“A superbly engrossing adventure of ideas...this will surely be my philosophy book of the year.” —Sarah Bakewell, New York Times bestselling author of Humanly Possible “Masterful…an engrossing portrait…Eakin makes her obsession with these thinkers contagious.” –Publishers Weekly...

Virtually all human societies were once organized tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. Some went on to create governments that were accountable to their constituents. We take these institutions for granted, but they are absent or are unable to perform in many of today’s developing countries—with often disastrous consequences for the rest of the world.

The instant New York Times bestseller. A brilliant recasting of the turning points in world history, including the one we're living through, as a collision between old power hierarchies and new social networks. “Captivating and compelling.” —The New York Times "Niall Ferguson has again...

“A delight, the literary equivalent of a long catch-up with a brilliant friend.” —New York Times “One of the most talked-about books of the year.” —Gayle King When you’re a woman of a certain age, you are only promised that everything will get worse. But what if everything you’ve...

Discover how Impressionism transformed the art world and laid the foundation for modern art as we know it. This comprehensive exploration traces the movement's origins in 1870s France through its profound influence on twentieth-century artistic development. From Monet's water lilies to Renoir's intimate portraits, explore the masterpieces that challenged academic tradition and revolutionized how artists investigate color, light, and visual perception. Learn how Impressionism's radical principles opened pathways to Fauvism, Cubism, abstraction, and beyond—making it the pivotal movement ...

Embark on a captivating intellectual journey through the groundbreaking ideas presented in "Power and Knowledge: Foucault's Archaeology of Knowledge." This thought-provoking book delves into the complex interplay of power, knowledge, and truth in modern society, offering profound insights that challenge traditional notions of objectivity and the role of the individual in the creation of knowledge. Drawing upon a wide range of philosophical and theoretical influences, Foucault develops the innovative concept of the power/knowledge nexus, revealing how power relations shape the very ...

On the Social Contract's appeal and influence has been wide-ranging and continuous. It has been called an encomium to democracy and, at the same time, a blueprint for totalitarianism. Individualists, collectivists, anarchists, and socialists have all taken courage from Rousseau's controversial masterpiece.

The Matrix conveys the horror of a false world made of nothing but perceptions. Based on the premise that reality is a dream controlled by malevolent forces, it is one of the most overtly philosophical movies ever to come out of Hollywood. These thought-provoking essays by the same team of young...

Surrealism is an art and cultural movement that developed in Europe in the aftermath of World War I, in which artists aimed to allow the unconscious mind to express itself, often resulting in the depiction of illogical or dreamlike scenes and ideas. Its intention was, according to leader André Breton, to “resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality into an absolute reality, a super-reality,” or surreality. It produced works of painting, writing, photography, theatre, filmmaking, music, comedy and other media as well. Works of surrealism feature the element of ...

Do you feel that the French Defense is confusing, clunky, or difficult to understand? In Simplify the French Defense, you'll discover how to transform one of chess's most solid and respected openings into a clear, logical, and powerful weapon—even if you're still at the beginner levels. Instead of memorizing endless variations, this guide presents a practical and strategic approach, showing the "why" behind each move. You'll understand how to think, plan, and react within typical French Defense positions. Throughout the book, you will learn: ✔ The fundamental principles that underpin ...

Reason, Nature, and Freedom: Exploring the Ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a clear, engaging guide to one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment. Jean-Jacques Rousseau challenged the optimism of his age with bold critiques of inequality, property, and social corruption, while offering radical visions of freedom, education, and democratic community. His works inspired revolutions, shaped modern philosophy, and continue to spark debates about justice, individuality, and the meaning of authentic freedom. This book takes readers on a comprehensive journey through Rousseau’s ...

Pour Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), la sagesse est une conséquence directe de la philosophie. Il la considérait comme une éthique pratique, c'est-à-dire un ensemble de principes permettant aux êtres humains de prendre les bonnes décisions en toute situation. La sagesse n'est pas nécessairement sophistiquée, mais elle doit reposer sur des idées philosophiques solides. Ce livre présente la vie et les idées de Schopenhauer, de ses principes fondamentaux à ses applications pratiques. Il met en lumière ses conseils sur le bonheur, la réussite, l'efficacité personnelle et la ...

Un classique intemporel du pouvoir et de la stratégie politique — désormais en français moderne, avec toute la structure et le sens de l'œuvre originale préservés. Depuis plus de 500 ans, Le Prince de Niccolò Machiavel est l’un des ouvrages les plus influents et controversés jamais écrits sur le leadership, la politique et la nature humaine. Cette édition complète offre au lecteur d’aujourd’hui les réflexions de Machiavel à travers une modernisation fidèle, ligne par ligne, qui conserve le ton, la structure et le message d’origine.

U.G. Krishnamurti famously described enlightenment as a neurobiological state of being with no religious, psychological or mystical implications. He did not lecture, did not set up organizations, held no gatherings and professed to have no message for mankind. Known as the ‘anti-guru’, the...

An explication of the major contributions to feminist theory in the late Twentieth Century. The book covers Initial Articulations of the ‘Woman’ Problem (Virginia Woolf; Simone de Beauvoir), Radical Feminism (Kate Millett; Shulamith Firestone; Radicalesbians; Mary Daly), Black Feminism (Audre Lorde; Alice Walker; Patricia Hill Collins), French Feminism (Luce Irigaray; Hélène Cixous; Monique Wittig; Julia Kristeva), Materialist Feminism (Gayle Rubin; Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak), Queer Theory (Adrienne Rich; Judith Butler; Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick; Wayne Koestenbaum). The author is an ...

Le lancement de ChatGPT, fin 2022, a inauguré le tournant intellectuel et créatif de l'intelligence artificielle. Désormais, il est demandé à des systèmes de prendre le relais de nos facultés les plus fondamentales – en premier lieu celle de produire du langage et des symboles. Comment ne pas saisir l'ampleur des conséquences sociales, culturelles et civilisationnelles induites ? Celles-ci sont principalement de trois ordres. Premièrement, il est mis entre les mains de tous des technologies générant un pseudo-langage, car mathématisé, statistique et standardisé, appelé à devenir hégémonique.

Apprenez à reconnaître les techniques de propagande et de manipulation qui fabriquent la haine — avant qu'il ne soit trop tard. Du Brexit à Bolsonaro, de Trump à la résurgence de mouvements autoritaires mondialement, les mêmes techniques de déshumanisation rhétorique circulent à nouveau. Ce livre révèle la structure derrière la fabrication d'ennemis : comment la propagande transforme des personnes en cibles, comment la rhétorique remplace l'empathie par la haine, et comment des sociétés entières peuvent être conduites à la barbarie par des techniques précises et ...

La prédestination n’est pas un concept théologique réservé aux calvinistes. Tous les croyants qui étudient sérieusement la Parole devraient s’intéresser à cette doctrine biblique. Dans ce livre, R. C. Sproul soutient que la doctrine de la prédestination ne crée pas une image fantaisiste ou malveillante de Dieu, mais dresse plutôt le portrait d’un Dieu aimant qui assure la rédemption d’une humanité fondamentalement corrompue. L'auteur nous rappelle que les voies de Dieu, bien que mystérieuses, ne se contredisent pas.

An ALA Morris Award Finalist​! In this “equal parts heartbreaking and joyful” (School Library Journal) debut YA novel that’s The Coldest Girl in Coldtown meets They Both Die at the End, a teen girl takes a trip to New Orleans with her estranged best friend to find a vampire to save her...

Nineteenth-century Europe, from Turin to Prague to Paris, abounds with the ghastly and the mysterious. Conspiracies rule history. Jesuits plot against Freemasons. Italian priests are strangled with their own intestines. French criminals plan bombings by day and celebrate black masses by night...