Philosophy and social sciences Books

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung der vertrauten Briefe des Philosophen Christian Garve an eine Freundin. Die Briefe geben einen einzigartigen Einblick in die Ideen des Autors und bieten einen tieferen Einblick in sein Leben und seine Arbeit.This work has...

Dies ist eine Biografie über Jacob Friedrich Abel, der als einer der wichtigsten deutschen Philosophen des 18. Jahrhunderts gilt. Abel war insbesondere für seine Kritik am Idealismus und seine Unterstützung des Empirismus bekannt.This work has been...

Eine faszinierende Reise durch das Leben und Werk von Johann Kaspar Lavater, einem der einflussreichsten Denker seiner Zeit. Eine Reise, die uns durch das 18. Jahrhundert führt und uns Lavaters einzigartigen Blick auf die Welt zeigt.This work has been...

Johann Moritz Schramm's biography of Giulo Cesare Vanini, a 17th-century Italian philosopher and freethinker, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual turmoil of the era. Schramm explores Vanini's life and writings in detail, providing valuable...

Moses Mendelssohn Sein Leben Und Seine Werke Nebst Einem Anhänge Ungedruckter Briefe Von Und an Moses Mendelssohn is a classic biography written by Meyer Kayserling. The book provides readers with an in-depth look at the life and contributions of Moses...

Découvrez la vie fascinante de Giambatista Vico, philosophe et écrivain italien du XVIIIe siècle, grâce à ses mémoires personnels et à une collection d'essais et de lettres jamais publiés auparavant. Ce livre est un must pour tous les amateurs d'histoire...

This authoritative biography provides a detailed account of the life and work of John Locke, one of the most important philosophers of the Enlightenment. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Locke's letters and manuscripts, Bourne offers a...

This book is a collection of letters and diary entries from the German philosopher Arnold Ruge. Ruge was an influential figure in the Young Hegelian movement and was a friend and correspondent of Karl Marx. This collection offers a glimpse into Ruge's...

This book is a engaging biography of Robert G. Ingersoll, a prominent American orator and agnostic. Kittredge's insightful analysis and captivating writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Ingersoll's life, his ideas, and the...

Un ensayo sobre la figura del P. José de Acosta y su relevancia en la literatura científica española, que va más allá de su obra más conocida, la 'Historia natural y moral de las Indias'.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This book offers a fascinating insight into the life of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. Author John Gilbert Cooper draws on primary sources, including the works of Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, and Diodorus Siculus, to provide a comprehensive...

Ce livre offre une perspective unique sur la vie et les idées de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, l'un des plus grands penseurs de la philosophie politique. Avec de nombreux fragments inédits, cette édition critique de la Société des textes français modernes est...

Dieses Buch ist eine Biographie über das Leben des bekannten Schweizer Schriftstellers und Philosophen Johann Kaspar Lavater. Es enthält eine Sammlung von Briefen, Tagebucheinträgen und anderen Materialien, die Einblick in das Leben und Denken von...

Dieses Buch von Hyazinth Holland beschreibt seine Erinnerungen an Ernst von Lasaulx, einen einflussreichen Philosophen und Historiker des 19. Jahrhunderts. Holland teilt seine persönlichen Erfahrungen und Erinnerungen an Lasaulx und reflektiert über...

Ernest Renan is an insightful biography of one of the most influential philosophers and writers of the 19th century. This book provides a compelling and enlightening account of Renan's life, ideas, and contributions to the fields of religion, philosophy,...

This book presents a fascinating portrait of Henri Perreyve, a French philosopher and theologian known for his groundbreaking work on the relationship between faith and reason. Written by Auguste Joseph Alphonse Gratry, a fellow theologian and friend of...

In this fascinating biography, John Tulloch explores the life and ideas of the 17th century philosopher Blaise Pascal. Tracing the development of Pascal's thought from his early mathematical work to his later religious writings, this book offers a...

Søren Kierkegaard's Religiøse Udvikling is a Danish-language biography of the influential philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard. Written by Chr Jensen in the early 20th century, this book provides a detailed account of Kierkegaard's personal and...

Learn about the life and times of Bishop Berkeley, the famous theologian and philosopher of the 18th century. This book chronicles his life from birth to death, highlighting his achievements and beliefs. A must-read for anyone interested in philosophy,...

This book provides a detailed biography of the philosopher Immanuel Kant. It explores Kant's life and his contributions to philosophy, including his major works such as 'Critique of Pure Reason' and 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals'. The author,...

Jeremy Bentham was a renowned philosopher and legal scholar whose ideas have had a lasting impact on political thought. In this comprehensive biography, Charles Milner Atkinson provides a detailed and engaging account of Bentham's life and works. With...

Historia Calamitatum is a fascinating autobiographical account of the life of Peter Abelard, a medieval philosopher and theologian. The book offers insights into the intellectual and social environment of the time, as well as Abelard's personal struggles...

In this book, philosopher Solomon Maimon recounts his life, from his childhood in Eastern Europe to his travels throughout Germany. This autobiography offers a unique perspective on the intellectual and cultural milieu of 18th-century Europe.This work...

This 1925 biography of the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza offers a detailed account of his life and thought. The book draws on both primary sources and secondary literature to construct a comprehensive picture of Spinoza's religious and political...

Remembering Hedley commemorates the life of Hedley Bull (1932–85), a pivotal figure in the fields of international relations and strategic studies. Its publication coincides with the official opening on 6 August 2008 of the Hedley Bull Centre at The...

Despite poverty and neglect the coastal Kiwai of the northern Torres Strait and Fly estuary are a strong and vibrant people with a long tradition of work in the marine industries of the Torres Strait. Regrettably their current social, economic and...