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Gaston Bachelard

    June 27, 1884 – October 16, 1962

    Gaston Bachelard was a French philosopher who rose to prominence within the French academic world. His most significant contributions lie in the realms of poetics and the philosophy of science. Within the philosophy of science, he introduced seminal concepts such as the epistemological obstacle and the epistemological break. His intellectual legacy profoundly influenced many subsequent French thinkers, including Michel Foucault and Louis Althusser.

    Gaston Bachelard
    Intuition of the Instant
    The Flame of a Candle
    The Poetics of Space
    The Dialectic of Duration
    The Poetics of Reverie
    Air and Dreams
    • 2022

      On Poetic Imagination and Reverie

      • 162 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Passages from Bachelard's major works are introduced here in excerpts selected by Colette Gaudin, a professor of French literature at Dartmouth College and an authority on Bachelard

      On Poetic Imagination and Reverie
    • 2019

      Atomistic Intuitions

      An Essay on Classification

      • 152 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of metaphysics and modern atomistic science, this English translation of Bachelard's sixth book delves into the philosophical underpinnings that shape contemporary scientific thought. The author aims to construct a framework that reconciles the complexities of modern science with deeper metaphysical concepts, offering readers a unique perspective on the nature of reality and knowledge.

      Atomistic Intuitions
    • 2018

      Nový vědecký duch a další eseje

      • 766 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      První český výbor z Bachelardových epistemologických prací obsahuje čtyři zásadní Bachelardovy knihy: Nový vědecký duch (1934), Filosofie ne (1940), Aplikovaný racionalismus (1949) a Materiální racionalismus (1953). Ve své epistemologické tvorbě se Bachelard snaží formulovat prostřední pozici mezi extrémy materialismu a idealismu. Tuto pozici označuje jako racionalistickou, oproti uzavřenému karteziánství se má ale jednat o racionalismus otevřený, neustále připravený sebe sama přehodnocovat. Důležitým nástrojem jsou k tomu výdobytky psychoanalýzy, které vědeckému duchu umožňují překonávat epistemologické překážky. V návaznosti na tuto psychoanalýzu začne následně Bachelard rozvíjet druhou stranu svého díla, spisy rozvíjející poetickou imaginaci jako jakýsi protipól komplementární k vědeckému uchopování světa.

      Nový vědecký duch a další eseje
    • 2016

      The Dialectic of Duration

      • 162 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Exploring the nature of time, Gaston Bachelard responds to Henri Bergson's theories by presenting a view of experienced time as fractured and interrupted. This work lays the foundation for Bachelard's innovative philosophy of science, emphasizing the importance of human context and the interplay between rationality and the irrational. Through this lens, he challenges conventional perceptions of the physical world and material events, offering a profound rethinking of scientific philosophy.

      The Dialectic of Duration
    • 2015
    • 2013

      Intuition of the Instant

      • 98 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
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      The instant -- The problem of habit and discontinuous time -- The idea of progress and the intuition of discontinuous time -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: "Poetic instant and metaphysical instant" by Gaston Bachelard -- Appendix B: Reading Bachelard reading Siloe: an excerpt from "Introduction to Bachelard's poetics" by Jean Lescure -- Appendix C: A short biography of Gaston Bachelard

      Intuition of the Instant
    • 2010

      Bachelardovo dílo zkoumající poetiku živlů a samotného prostoru nachází završení v této knize, jež se věnuje fenomenologii snění a jeho obrazů.

      Poetika snění
    • 2008

      The Flame of a Candle

      • 110 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
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      Set in a world of intrigue and passion, the narrative unfolds around the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of self-identity. Through the lens of its characters, the story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for understanding amidst societal expectations. The emotional depth and vivid imagery create a captivating atmosphere that draws readers into the characters' journeys, making it a poignant reflection on the fragility of life and the enduring power of hope.

      The Flame of a Candle
    • 2002