{"product_id":"9788410194816","title":"Against progress","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgainst Progress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Against Progress,\" Fernando Cabal offers an incisive critique of the modern idea of progress, dismantling the arrogance of a culture that considers itself superior to all those that came before. Through a philosophical and social analysis, the author invites the reader to question the foundations of our civilization and to reflect on the true cost of technological and material advancement. An essential work for those seeking an alternative perspective on human development and its consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines how no culture in the past developed the conviction of being above its predecessors, a phenomenon that Cabal identifies as characteristic of modernity. Throughout its pages, the author analyzes the implications of this attitude, exploring how the myth of progress has shaped our relationship with history, nature, and society. He delves into the contradictions of contemporary development, questioning whether technical advancement has brought about a true improvement in the human condition or if, on the contrary, it has distanced us from ancestral wisdom. The work offers a journey through the fallacies of linear progress and proposes a re-evaluation of the values that govern our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the myth of progress as the dominant ideology of modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural arrogance and the perception of the superiority of current civilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between technological development and the loss of traditional wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and political philosophy applied to the historical analysis of cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQuestioning the ethical foundations of material advancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in social and political philosophy, especially those seeking a critical perspective on modernity and development. It is ideal for those who question the dominant discourse of progress and wish to explore alternative ways of thinking. It will also be of great interest to students and professionals of the social sciences, history, or philosophy who want to delve deeper into the analysis of the contradictions of our era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides critical tools to question the hegemonic narrative of progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a comparative historical perspective that enriches the understanding of our culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInvites deep reflection on the true meaning of human advancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates independent thinking in the face of established narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHelps identify the paradoxes and hidden costs of contemporary development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Cabal, Fernando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Mandala Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: February 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 390\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 430 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Against Progress\" presents itself as a timely and necessary work at a time of growing skepticism toward the promises of unlimited development. Fernando Cabal addresses a complex subject with philosophical rigor, offering an analysis that invites reflection without falling into simplifications. The book will be especially valuable to readers seeking solid, well-founded arguments to rethink the foundations of our civilization, although its critical approach may not be suitable for those who defend an uncritical view of progress. A significant contribution to the debate on the direction of our society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408025870683,"sku":"9788410194816","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841019481.jpg?v=1781859153","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410194816","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}