{"product_id":"9788412099263","title":"Why do we obey?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy do we obey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief and accessible essay that invites reflection on one of the most deeply rooted mechanisms of our social life: obedience. Jean-Luc Nancy analyzes the act of obeying not as something natural, but as a decision that involves questioning its legitimacy. Through an open conversation with readers of all ages, the author explores the meaning of commands, the limits of authority, and the need for civil disobedience, offering a philosophical perspective that connects with everyday experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts from a common experience: the order to obey without understanding the reason why. From there, Nancy deconstructs obedience as a spontaneous act to present it as a complex phenomenon that requires analysis. He examines how figures of authority (parents, teachers, institutions) demand compliance and poses essential questions: is it always just to obey? What happens when an order is unjust? The author introduces the concept of civil disobedience as a legitimate and necessary response, and proposes a reflection on individual responsibility in the face of collective norms. All this in clear language that seeks to involve both young people and adults in philosophical debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature of obedience and its relationship with authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe legitimacy of orders and the limits of compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCivil disobedience as a political and moral act.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical reflection applied to everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of education in the formation of critical citizens.\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 practical philosophy and reflection on social coexistence. It is especially useful for young people who are beginning to question norms, parents and educators seeking tools to engage in dialogue about authority, and anyone who wishes to better understand the mechanisms of power and submission in their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and accessible introduction to a fundamental philosophical topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools to critically analyze the orders and norms we receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective that connects theory with real-life, everyday situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStimulus for developing autonomous and responsible thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach that integrates individual reflection with the social and political dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: NANCY, JEAN-LUC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Clave Intelectual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: LITERARY ESSAYS, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EL MAESTRO IGNORANTE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief but incisive essay that addresses a central issue of life in society with a clarity that is unusual in philosophy. Jean-Luc Nancy manages to make a complex topic accessible without losing depth, making it a recommended read both for those starting in critical thinking and for those seeking a renewed reflection on authority and resistance. Its light format and dialogical approach make it especially useful in educational contexts or family debates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLAVE INTELECTUAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407242518875,"sku":"9788412099263","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841209926.jpg?v=1781850845","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412099263","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}