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Essays Of Ralph Waldo Emerson
by Ralph Waldo EmersonEssays is the complete collection of essays written by Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist, lecturer, and poet. The champion of individualism, who had lead Transcendentalist movement, has published numerous essays and public lectures. The writing of “Nature” made him to excel on par with the then contemporary writers. His most famous essay..
A Treatise of Human Nature
by David HumeA Treatise of Human Nature is written by David Hume, a philosopher of Scottish origin who has authored most appreciated books in philosophy other than A "Treatise of Human Nature" such as "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" and "An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals". A Treatise of Human Nature comprising of 3 volumes titled "Of..
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
by E.M. BerensMyths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome is written by E.M. Berens, a historian who has written many books in mythology and religion genres such as The history of the prayer book of the Church of England, Olympian Divinities: Third Dynasty, The Argonauts, Christmas stories, Pronouncing Ancient Greek And Roman Names, and Six Collections of Mytho..
The Ten Books on Architecture
by Vitruvius PollioThe Ten Books on Architecture is written by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, an author of Roman Origin, an architect and engineer who has served as artilleryman in the military offices. Probably the only surviving book on architecture from classical antiquity, this treatise on architecture states that a structure must exhibit the three qualities – it mu..
Notes from the Underground
by Fyodor DostoyevskyNotes from the Underground is written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a Russian novelist who wrote many books such as The Idiot, The Brothers Karamazov , and his magnum opus Crime and Punishment. This novel is considered to be existentialist novel, and presents the memoirs of a bitter, isolated, poor man from his diary notes. Written in two parts, the fi..
The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness
by Cecil B. HartleyThe Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness written by Cecil B. Hartley is a guide on how to win friends and influence people. Etiquette is nothing but a code of behavior, in simple terms can be called manners. Being a social animal, we feel much safe in our nest as our behavior often overlooked by the dear ones. When we are..
Utilitarianism
by John Stuart MillUtilitarianism is written by John Stuart Mill, a philosopher and economist who had been considered as the most influential English speaking philosopher of the 19th century. The author defends philosophically ethics of Utilitarianism and the fundamental grounds of it. The goal of Utilitarianism can be achieved only by cultivating the nobleness of..
Pascal's Pensées
by Blaise PascalThe Pensées is written by Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician with multifaceted personalities as inventor, writer, physicist and a Christian philosopher. This book which defends Christian religion was not published till the author’s death. Though it is believed Pascal had finished writing it and started ordering his writing before his death. P..