PHILOSOPHY What is the real purpose of philosophy? Live better? Or to think better? Does it have access to knowledge and truths of a higher kind than Plato, Spinoza or Hegel believed? Is it just a method to “conduct reason well” (Descartes), to clarify ideas (Wittgenstein) or to create a new science of the mind […]
SOCIAL SCIENCES “The author, with remarkable clarity, reviews the most recent research…” — Maurice Godelier, La Recherche “Whether scientists, literary or philosophers, this beautiful book, a veritable encyclopedia of great richness, is for everyone.” — Pierre Attali, Cahiers rationalistes “A remarkable work. From time to time, a return to the roots is good. A must […]
SOCIAL SCIENCES The homeless man, sitting on a bench with a bottle of beer in his hand, calls out to me: “What are you running after?” As I continue to run, I simply turn around and smile at his little provocation. He probably sees himself as a free man, free from the strange whims of […]
PSYCHOLOGY | HISTORY A bad fairy with a thousand faces has looked at the cradle of humanity: bullshit. It walks with us, faithful among the faithful, reinventing itself over the centuries and cultures. It castigates differences, enslaves, stirs up violence, cultivates cruelty, deflects technological advances, betrays political hopes, gangrene ideologies, and destroys the planet. It’ll […]
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SOCIETY | RELATIONSHIPS Self-defense guide on the mental load A 33-year-old teacher and mother of a young child, openly and fiercely feminist, sees her world crumble the day she realizes she has been unconsciously replicating an age-old model: that of the woman taking charge of the entire organization and management of the household. After months […]
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT An unprecedented editorial proposal for high school students and students: 500 wisdoms from around the world to perform well at school, find inner stability and succeed. These treasures of wisdom will help teens and parents calm down internal conflict, reduce stress and find the best balance. Aurélie Godefroy is a French journalist, host […]
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | PHILOSOPHY The philotherapist answers to the most anxiety-provoking questions of daily life by relying on the thoughts of the greatest philosophers. This guide book contains many transcribed consultations. Nathanael Masselot broaches key concepts of everyday life: friendship, love, loyalty, death, separation, success, happiness … The greatest philosophers become life coaches! Nathanaël Masselot […]
POPULAR CULTURE On the occasion of the next Star Wars episode, Chris Pavone shares 250 anecdotes for all fans of the Saga. Secrets about the film shooting, allusions placed in the movies, anecdotes about the actors or the directors, interesting information about the making of and the sound effects, unusual origins of the names of […]
DEBUT NOVEL The characters are portrayed so lovingly that to learn about their fate is deeply touching. — Lies Visschedijk, actress Impressive and moving, I read this novel in one breathless sitting. — Monique van de Ven, actress Very recognizable and delightfully written. — Willeke van Ammelrooy, actress The debut novel of scriptwriter and former […]