Books by Gaston Bachelard

The Poetics of Space is a captivating exploration of the spaces that hold our dreams and fears. Written by Gaston Bachelard and published by Penguin Books Ltd in 2014, this book delves into the philosophy of spaces we inhabit. This piece of literature is a must-read for those interested in the intersection of philosophy and architecture. As you turn each page, you'll find yourself drawn into Bachelard's unique and insightful perspective on the spaces that surround us and how they shape our inner world. From the intimate spaces of our homes to the vast expanses of the universe, Bachelard takes you on a journey that will change the way you perceive the world around you. This book is a testament to the genius of Bachelard and a testament to the enduring quality of Penguin Books Ltd's publications. It's a thought-provoking read that will leave you contemplating long after you've turned the last page.

‘100 Quotes by Gaston Bachelard’ is a collection of thoughts from the French philosopher whose work influenced many other philosophers including; Michel Foucault, Louis Althusser, Dominique Lecourt and Jacques Derrida. The quotes featured open a door into his monumental work with a selection of his most significant thoughts and ideas from witticisms to deeper reflections.‘100 Quotes by Gaston Bachelard’ will delight those interested in Western philosophy.Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) was a French philosopher who made contributions to the fields of poetics – a theory of literary discourse – and also to the philosophy of science, introducing the concepts of epistemological obstacle and epistemological break.

‘400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy’ features the unparalleled wit and wisdom of some of contemporary philosophy’s greatest practitioners. These great minds include Albert Einstein, Gaston Bachelard, Emil Cioran and Nicolas de Chamfort. A carefully crafted collection, ‘400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy’ is guaranteed to educate and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of philosophical insights. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), is one of the greatest and most influential physicists ever. he is best remembered for his work in developing the Theory of Relativity.French philosopher Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) was famous for his work in poetics and the philosophy of science.Emil Cioran (1911-1995) was a Romanian philosopher, known for his philosophical pessimism. His notable works include ‘A Short History of Decay’ (1949), and ‘The Temptation to Exist’ (1956).Nicolas de Chamfort (1741-1794) was a French writer of epigrams and aphorisms.

‘600 Quotations from French Philosophy’ is a collection of thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest French thinkers of all time. France’s influence on Western philosophy cannot be understated, from the Age of Enlightenment through to the founding of modern philosophy. Many of these quotes have as much resonance today as they did when they were first coined. Superb for dipping in and out of, there are more than a few thoughts in this book worth memorising, and even more that are sure to inspire.Montesquieu (1689 – 1755) was born in Aquitaine, and his writing had a huge influence on political systems. Voltaire (1694 – 1778), a Parisian, was one of the founders of the French Enlightenment movement. Born in Langres, Denis Diderot (1713 – 1784) was a writer and another important figure in the Age of Enlightenment. Gaston Bachelard (1884 – 1962) was born in Bar-sur-Aube and went on to become an important scientific philosopher. Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) was born in Clermont-Ferrand and is best remembered as a fideistic philosopher.

400 citations de philosophes méconnus

600 citations de la philosophie française

400 citations de la philosophie contemporaine

500 citations des grands philosophes du XXe siècle

“Huset giver ly til dagdrømmeriet, huset beskytterdrømmeren, huset gør det muligt for os at drømme i fred. Det er ikke kun tænkning og erfaring, der begrunder menneskets værdier. Der hører visse værdier til dagdrømmen, som kendetegner mennesket i dets dybde. Dagdrømmen har endda det fortrin, at den værdsætter sig selv. Den nyder sin egen væren direkte. Derfor genopstår de steder, hvor dagdrømmen er blevet levet, i et nyt dagdrømmeri. Det er, fordiminderne om gamle boliger genopleves i dagdrømme, at fortidens boliger bliver inden i os for altid.” – Gaston BachelardDette er en bog om steder, dem, vi bebor, og de steder, der som forestillinger bor i os. Det er en bog om rum, erindring, tanke og fantasi.Rummets poetik er et fænomenologisk hovedværk om vores intime rum, oprindeligt udgivet i 1957, som hermed foreligger i dansk oversættelse.“[Bachelard] minder mig om en dygtig skakspiller, der kan tage de største brikker med små bønder.” – Michel FoucaultGaston Bachelard (1884-1962) var en fransk filosofiprofessor på Sorbonne, en fantasiens fænomenolog.

Gaston Bachelard est un philosophe français des sciences, de la poésie, de l'éducation et du temps. Il est l'un des principaux représentants de l'école française d'épistémologie historique. Épistémologue reconnu, il a exploré les chemins inattendus des grandes découvertes scientifiques de la physique et de la chimie de la fin du XIXe et du début du XXe siècle. Bachelard renouvelle l'approche philosophique et littéraire de l'imagination, sous l'angle de la création. Ces 100 citations visent à donner accès à son œuvre monumentale par une sélection de ses pensées les plus marquantes, dans un format accessible à tous. Une citation est plus qu'un extrait d'un propos, ce peut être un trait d'esprit, un résumé d'une pensée complexe, une maxime, une ouverture sur une réflexion plus profonde.

"Published in French by Presses Universitaires de France as La Dialectique de la duraee"--Title page verso.