The Philosophy of Mathematics by Auguste Comte is a foundational work that explores the logical structure, historical development, and philosophical implications of mathematics. Comte, a pioneering figure in the field of positivism, delves into the evolution of mathematical thought from its earliest origins in ancient civilizations to its sophisticated forms in the modern era. The book examines the nature of mathematical reasoning, the relationship between mathematics and the physical scie...

Can we do without religion? Can we have ethics without God? Is there such thing as 'atheistic spirituality'? In this powerful book, the internationally bestselling author André Comte-Sponville presents a philosophical exploration of atheism - and reaches startling conclusions.Atheists, Comte-Sponville argues, are no less interested in a spiritual life than religious believers. But by allowing the concept of spirituality to become intertwined with religion and dogma, humanity has lo...

Insolent and defiant, the Chants de Maldoror, by the self-styled Comte de Lautréamont (1846-70), depicts a sinister and sadistic world of unrestrained savagery and brutality. One of the earliest and most astonishing examples of surrealist writing, it follows the experiences of Maldoror, a master of disguises pursued by the police as the incarnation of evil, as he makes his way through a nightmarish realm of angels and gravediggers, hermaphrodites and prostitutes, lunatics and strange child...

One of the great novelist’s most popular works, Oliver Twist is also the purest distillation of Dickens’s genius.This tale of the orphan who is reared in a workhouse and runs away to London is a novel of social protest, a morality tale, and a detective story. Oliver Twist presents some of the most sinister characters in Dickens: the master thief, Fagin; the leering Artful Dodger; the murderer, Bill Sikes…along with some of his most sentimental and...

A new translation finally appears of one of the seminal books in the history of literature. Adored by the Surrealists, Les Chants de Maldoror was hailed by them as a dark progenitor of their movement, and its author, Le Comte de Lautréamont (Isidore Ducasse) elevated to the status of literary idol. It was in these pages that André Breton discovered the phrase which would come to represent the Surrealist doctrine of objective chance: as beautiful as the random encounter between an umbrella ...

E-artnow presents this unique collection dedicated to the infamous era of Napoleonic Wars, the short but momentous period that changed the course of history forever and forged the legend that is Napoleon. This collection includes: Historical Works: The History of Napoleonic Wars (Charles Downer Hazen) The Campaign of 1812 (Carl Von Clausewitz) History of the Expedition to Russia (Comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur) Narrative of the Most Remarkable Events Which Occurred in and near Leipzig (Battl...

In Frederick Chopin: A Man of Solitude, Guy de Comte Pourtalès offers a finely wrought biographical portrait of Chopin that is as attentive to the inner life as to the public career. The book traces the composer's Polish origins, Parisian ascendancy, artistic discipline, fragile health, and emotionally charged relationships, presenting solitude as the governing condition of his genius. Written in an elegant, reflective prose characteristic of early twentieth-century literary biography, it ...

Seeing a regiment of Dragoons process through Paris in 1800, Philippe de Ségur decided to join the French cavalry at the ripe old age of 19, swiftly becoming part of Napoleon's headquarters staff. From then on, his career was to be unlike many of his contemporaries, for he was the son of a well-connected father and a protégé of Napoleon's confidante, Grand-Marshal Duroc. He saw service in all of the major Napoleonic campaigns, not just a courtier, distinguished in the crucible of the caval...

The much wounded Count Rapp recounts his services under the Emperor Napoleon across Europe and into the depths of Russia. His frequent battlefield exploits, including a decisive charge with the Imperial Guard cavalry at Austerlitz, are balanced by polished descriptions of the court of the First Empire. Rapp's rise is charted from obscurity in the armies of the Republic to catching the attention of General Desaix whilst fighting on the Rhine, and thereafter General Bonaparte in Egypt and It...

"A General View of Positivism," Comte outlines the key tenets of his philosophy and presents his vision for a positivist society. Some of the main ideas explored in the book include:The Law of Three Stages: Comte proposes that human thought and society evolve through three distinct stages - the theological stage, the metaphysical stage, and the positive stage. The theological stage is characterized by religious and mythological explanations, the metaphysical stage relies on abstract concep...

In "The Uprising of a Great People," Comte de Agénor Gasparin presents a profound exploration of the socio-political landscape of 19th-century France, analyzing the pivotal moments that led to a surge of revolutionary fervor. Through a blend of impassioned rhetoric and astute observation, Gasparin captures the spirit of a nation grappling with issues of liberty, equality, and fraternity. His literary style, marked by rich imagery and eloquent prose, evokes the tumult of the times while en...

In this remarkable little book, Andre Comte-Sponville introduces the reader to the western philosophical tradition in a series of sparkling chapters on the 'big questions'. In doing so he reveals the essential bones of philosophical thought and shows why philosophy is relevant in our day-to-day lives.In his brilliant and concise writing on morality, politics, love, death, knowledge, freedom, God, atheism, art, time, Man, and wisdom, he inspires the central question of philosophy - ...