Description
Keys to Existence
Book Summary
This collective work is presented as a systematic treatise on philosophy and human sciences that explores the hermeneutical keys to existence. The reader will find an in-depth analysis of pedagogical, axiological, anthropological, sociological, psychological, historical, ethical, aesthetic, political, and cultural aspects of human life. This volume continues and expands upon the previous "Dictionary of Existence," incorporating novel perspectives on mythology, symbolism, personhood, personalism, evil, God, happiness, melancholy, health, failure, leisure, restlessness, ecology, and gastronomy, among other topics. A hermeneutical synthesis in the Overture and the Coda unifies the whole.
What is it about?
The book addresses the complexity of human existence from an interdisciplinary and hermeneutical perspective. It is structured as a collective treatise that organizes systematic knowledge, integrating multiple dimensions of life. The work is not limited to repeating previous concepts but introduces and develops novel human and existential aspects, such as the relationship between mythology and symbolism, the notion of person and personalism, reflections on evil and God, and the experiences of happiness and melancholy. It also explores themes such as health and failure, leisure and restlessness, and ecology and gastronomy, offering a broad and detailed panorama of the human condition.
Main Topics
- Hermeneutics of human existence
- Philosophy and human sciences applied to daily life
- Analysis of personhood and personalism
- Reflection on evil, God, and spirituality
- Study of happiness, melancholy, and restlessness
- Exploration of mythology and symbolism
- Considerations on health, failure, and leisure
- Ecological and gastronomic perspectives on existence
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students, academics, and professionals in philosophy, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and the human sciences in general. It is also suitable for readers interested in a deep and systematic reflection on the meaning of life and the keys that shape the human experience. Those seeking a reference work that integrates multiple perspectives on existence will find this volume a valuable resource.
What this book offers
- A systematic and updated treatise on the fundamental dimensions of human existence.
- An interdisciplinary perspective that integrates philosophy, human sciences, and hermeneutics.
- A novel analysis of human and existential themes not previously treated in depth.
- A hermeneutical synthesis that unifies and provides coherence to the diverse aspects addressed.
- A reference and study tool for understanding the complexity of human life.
Technical Data
- Author: Ortiz-Osés, Andrés; and others
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Encyclopedias and reference works, Philosophy: logic, Philosophy of mind
- Collection: None
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: June 2013
- Number of pages: 576
- Weight: 1424 g
Editorial Review
This work represents a significant contribution to the study of human existence from a hermeneutical and multidisciplinary perspective. Its value lies in the breadth and depth of the topics treated, as well as its systematic approach, which allows the reader to obtain an integral and coherent view. It is especially relevant for those seeking a reference work that updates and expands knowledge about the human condition, integrating both classic and novel aspects. Its paperback format and length make it a practical and comprehensive study and reference companion.