Project Gutenberg 2014-09-03 Public domain in the USA. 139 Gourmont, Remy de 1858 1915 Gourmont, Remi de De Gourmont, Remy Gourmont, Remye L'Ymagier Le Danois, N. Drexelius, J. Coffe, M. Gourmont, Rémy de Goldberg, Isaac 1887 1938 Goldberg, Dr. Isaac Philosophic Nights in Paris Being selections from Promenades Philosophiques Helvétius and the philosophy of happiness -- The player's illusion -- The beyond -- The question of free will -- The insurrection of the vertebrates -- The pessimism of Leopardi -- The colors of life -- The art of seeing -- The rivers of France -- The fall of days -- Insinuations -- Footprints on the sand. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe "Philosophic Nights in Paris" by Remy de Gourmont is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. The work showcases de Gourmont's thoughts on a range of topics, reflecting on happiness, free will, the nature of existence, and the significance of perception. As a member of the Symbolist movement, the author blends literary artistry with profound philosophical inquiry, offering readers insights into both the human condition and the complexities of modern life. The opening portion of "Philosophic Nights in Paris" introduces Remy de Gourmont's literary significance and philosophical approach. The text begins with an overview of de Gourmont's background, emphasizing his role as an interpreter of the Symbolist movement and his unique perspective on life and literature. It highlights key themes such as the struggle for happiness and the impact of perception on reality, while also setting the stage for the subsequent essays. The narrative captures de Gourmont's avant-garde spirit, as he navigates philosophical questions with a rich stylistic flair, inviting readers into his contemplative world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Philosophy French essays -- Translations into English B Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 170032 2025-07-18T17:36:49.312783 text/html 147344 2024-10-24T10:26:30 text/html 311763 2025-07-18T17:36:51.824756 application/epub+zip 312266 2025-07-18T17:36:49.766782 application/epub+zip 130458 2025-07-18T17:36:49.519734 application/epub+zip 367327 2025-07-18T17:36:53.709739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355541 2025-07-18T17:36:51.599769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173959 2022-09-21T09:14:35.212751 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159130 2025-07-18T17:36:49.124755 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 139340 2024-10-24T10:26:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18601 2025-07-18T17:36:53.833734 application/rdf+xml 9940 2025-07-18T17:36:49.605765 image/jpeg 1953 2025-07-18T17:36:49.562741 image/jpeg 273929 2025-07-18T17:36:49.332750 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia