{"product_id":"9788415958550","title":"The adventure","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Adventure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collective essay explores adventure as an idea that shapes human action and gives it profound meaning. Through the contributions of philosophers, historians, and writers such as Joseph Conrad and Vladimir Jankélévitch, the book unravels how the word \"adventure\" mobilizes the heroic capacity and the possibility of change in every person. The reader will find a rigorous analysis that addresses adventure from the perspectives of philosophy, the history of ideas, and cultural anthropology, offering a reflection on its role in travel literature and modern fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into the concept of adventure beyond its epic dimension, presenting it as a force that drives the individual toward the unknown. The authors examine how adventure can arise both from a conscious decision and from an unexpected disruption, challenging the reader to reconsider its meaning in contemporary life. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the book combines travel narratives with philosophical thought to show that adventure is not just an act, but an idea that transforms the perception of reality and human action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdventure as a philosophical concept and its influence on human action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between adventure and the individual's heroic capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of adventure in travel literature and modern fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and anthropological analysis of how adventure shapes human experience.\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 philosophy, the history of ideas, and cultural anthropology, as well as those who enjoy travel literature and contemporary fiction. It is ideal for those seeking deep reflection on the meaning of adventure in personal and collective life, and for students or humanities professionals who wish to explore this concept from a multidisciplinary perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA renewed understanding of adventure as a driving idea, not just an epic experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multidisciplinary analysis that integrates philosophy, history, and cultural anthropology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflections from key authors such as Joseph Conrad and Vladimir Jankélévitch on heroism and change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical look at how adventure challenges routine and mobilizes human potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Muñoz Gutiérrez, Carlos; Conrad, Joseph; Soler Quintana, Isabel; Jankélévitch, Vladimir; Cacho Gómez, Ja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Línea del Horizonte Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, General and world history, Philosophy, Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: November 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 570 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Adventure is a work that stands out for its interdisciplinary approach and its ability to connect philosophy with everyday human experience. The combination of authors from different intellectual traditions offers a rich and varied perspective, ideal for those seeking an essay that transcends the boundaries of a single field of knowledge. It is recommended reading for those who wish to reflect on the value of the unexpected and personal transformation, at a time when adventure seems a concept increasingly relegated to fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405831496027,"sku":"9788415958550","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841595855.jpg?v=1781832737","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415958550","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}