Non Fiction Books

A history of humanism, great read!! I rate it 5/5

Another interesting collective work by researchers on Gaza, from two perspectives : historical and according to the principles of law. Not yet translated to English. I rate it 4/5

Mostly interesting for the historical perspective, that Laurent Mauduit gives on the relationship between French Business and the extreme right before and during WWII, and the resemblance with the situation today. I rate it 3/5 as I didn't feel that I learnt so much, especially on the present...

Interesting fictive dialogue about one of the most difficult questions over the past years, Hamas terror attack on Oct 7, 2023 and the following destruction of Gaza. By Paul Audi, a Lebanese philosopher.
Rated 4/5

An interesting political/philosophical essay on society's need for an enlightened despot in 17th century England. Rated 3/5

I hate extreme parties, and, beyond their ideologies, the way they are organized. La France Insoumise is a good example of an internal dictatorship... Rated 4/5

Guerre et Terre au Temps de l'IA, N°4 of the "Le Grand Continent" magazine, rated 4/5. Thanks Lucas for talking about the magazine!!

Very well-written and subtle essay on the world's new dominant forces and characters. I rate it 4/5

After Sapiens, Homo Deus and 21 lessons for the 21st Century, Harari is back... Rated 4/5

A follow-up on "The Origins of Totalitarianism". Rated 4/5

An essay on where the Western world stands in terms of freedom of speech, truth and democracy, in French though... I will make a summary of it later on. Rated 4/5

A glance back at history, extremely well-written by Stefan Zweig, as a good reminder, that it often repeats itself. Thanks CJ, for recommending! Rated 4/5

A book, that I summarized in the Philosophy part of the "Main Themes" section. Rated 4/5

You will find a summary of this interesting piece in the "State of the World" part of the "Main Themes" section. Rated 4/5

You will find a summary of this super interesting book in the "State of the World" part of the "Main Themes" section. Rated 4/5

You will find a summary of this interesting piece in the "Demography" part of our "Main Themes" section. It's a 5/5...

Rather easy and funny even though somewhat pessimistic read. I'll summarize it in English... Rated 4/5