"Studies from the Life of a Philosopher" by Charles Babbage is a unique book that offers the reader to look at the world through the eyes of a great scientist. The autobiographical essays and stories collected in this collection allow for a better understanding of the author's thoughts and ideas about the nature of science, technology, and society. Captivating the reader with his thoughts, Charles Babbage reveals the world of philosophy in all its greatness and diversity. "Etudes from the life of a philosopher" is not only a book for scientists and engineers, but also a source of inspiration for everyone who is interested in the development of the human mind and the study of the world around them.