It is very rare to encounter academics who study both science and art. The French philosopher Gaston Bachelard (1884–1962) was one such individual. His range of interests was vast, spanning everything from the philosophy of science to aesthetics. In *The Reveries of Gaston Bachelard*, the reader is invited to explore his reflections on fire. Whether it is the flame of a campfire, a kitchen stove, the fire within the heart, or the fire used in tools—fire manifests in many different ways. But what does it signify for humanity: death or life? This is the question Gaston Bachelard seeks to answer.