A journey into the heart of European culture through the path of an original philosopher.

This book of interviews introduces cultivated readers to the brilliant and original thought of the philosopher Rémi Brague. With erudition and humor, he revisits the major milestones of Western thought, from Ancient Greece to postmodernity, via Christianity, Islam, the Enlightenment, democracy, and individualism. Each theme provides the opportunity to reflect on the encounters and influences that have shaped his intellectual path, offering a lively journey into the heart of European culture.