by Alfred, Martine Gasparov · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782075124485
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«Lire, à quoi bon ?» is a philosophical essay by Alfred and Martine Gasparov, published by Gallimard Jeune in paperback (48 pages, in French).
The book asks what reading means and what mental and emotional processes come into play, at a time when screens offer more immediate activities. Against the idea of reading as escapism, it proposes understanding it as an opportunity to reflect on who one is, on society, and on one's relationship with the world and with others—a practice that raises the reader toward the best of themselves.
It is part of the Philophile - Giboulées collection. The publication date of this title is 5 March 2020.
A book for young readers interested in practical philosophy and the role of reading in the digital age.
Alfred is a masculine given name of English origin, a modern descendant of the Anglo-Saxon name Ælfrǣd, formed from the Germanic words ælf, meaning "elf", and rǣd, meaning "counsel". Its feminine form originating from Romance languages is Alfreda, and diminutives of Alfred include Al, Alf, Alfy, Alfie, Fred, and Freddy. After the 11th-century Norman Conquest, many variants of the name emerged, most of which were not carried to the modern day. Today, Alfred is still in regular usage in a number of different regions, especially Great Britain, Africa, Scandinavia, and North America. It is one of the few Old English names that came into common use in Europe. Its name day is the 3rd of January both in Norway and Sweden.
