{"product_id":"9788415995029","title":"Why should Pierre Anthon come down from the plum tree?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy should Pierre Anthon come down from the plum tree?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA profound reflection on the meaning of life and the temptation of nothingness. Starting with the figure of Pierre Anthon, a character who decides to abandon all his responsibilities and climb a plum tree to no longer participate in the world, the author explores the essential questions we all ask ourselves at some point: Is it worth carrying on? What keeps us anchored to existence? This book offers an accessible, philosophical look at how to face the crisis of meaning that can strike us at any stage of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work begins with a powerful premise: the temptation to abandon everything, to resign from one's commitments and become a mere spectator of life. Through the character of Pierre Anthon, who literally chooses to \"get off\" the world by climbing a plum tree, the author analyzes the roots of this drive toward nothingness. Far from being a simple story, the text delves into practical philosophy to demonstrate that neither medication, empty entertainment, nor superficial distractions can fill the existential void. The only answer, according to the author, lies in the inner search for meaning. We do not choose to exist, but we can choose to find a purpose that sustains us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe crisis of meaning and the temptation of nihilism: how a lack of purpose can lead to abandoning an active life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner search as an antidote to nothingness: the need to find personal meaning beyond external distractions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of commitment and responsibility: the tension between the freedom to abandon everything and the strength provided by our bonds with others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critique of superficial solutions: how medication, therapy, or entertainment fail to resolve spiritual emptiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe acceptance of existence: reflecting on the fact that we do not choose to live, but we can choose how we inhabit our lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in practical philosophy and applied ethics, especially those seeking answers to existential questions without falling into academic technicalities. It is also suitable for youth and adults going through moments of disorientation or doubt, as well as for educators and parents who want to address the subject of the meaning of life with adolescents. Its narrative and accessible approach makes it a valuable read for anyone who has ever wondered why it is worth carrying on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tool for personal reflection to identify and combat the temptation of apathy or abandonment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear, jargon-free philosophical approach that helps one understand the concept of \"meaning\" as a vital engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical perspective on the quick, superficial solutions that current society offers for existential malaise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA stimulus for the inner search, inviting the reader to build their own purpose rather than waiting for external answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Torralba Roselló, Francesc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Khaf (Edelvives)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Ethics and moral philosophy, Children's, young adult and educational, Illustrated books, Poetry, anthologies, yearbooks, Children's and young adult fiction and true stories, Children's and young adult: general non-fiction, Children's and young adult reference material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Expresiones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA book that combines evocative narrative with philosophical reflection in an accessible and direct way. Francesc Torralba manages to address a question as complex as the crisis of meaning without losing the non-specialized reader, using the metaphor of the plum tree as a powerful symbol of the temptation of nothingness. It is a work especially useful for those looking for a starting point to think about their life's purpose, although its brevity may leave one wishing for a deeper development of some ideas. Recommended for those who value practical philosophy applied to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KHAF (EDELVIVES)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408348864859,"sku":"9788415995029","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841599502.jpg?v=1781861726","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415995029","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}