In this groundbreaking work of philosophy and literary criticism, Heinrich Heine explores the role of ideas in shaping the world around us. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from ancient Greek philosophy to contemporary literature, Heine makes a compelling case for the power of ideas to change minds and influence society. With its insightful analysis and elegant prose, Ideas is a book that will challenge your thinking and broaden your understanding of the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.