Description
Ethics and Emancipation
Book Summary
This work offers a philosophical response to the ethical and political crossroads of the contemporary world, taking human emancipation as its horizon. Through a rigorous analysis of the classical proposals of Aristotle and Kant, as well as prominent current schools of thought, the author constructs an ethical-political perspective that applies to various spheres of existence. The reader will find an in-depth study that culminates in programmatic conclusions, establishing the intrinsic union between moral principles and the pursuit of freedom.
What is it about?
The book is structured in several parts that advance from an analysis of ethical foundations to their practical application. The first section examines the ethical proposals of Aristotle and Kant, along with other relevant contemporary theories. Subsequently, reflections are developed that articulate an ethical-political perspective centered on emancipation. This perspective is then applied to different spheres of human life, showing its relevance in concrete contexts. The work concludes with programmatic reflections that establish the necessary connection between ethics and the struggle for emancipation, offering the reader conceptual tools to guide their action in the current world.
Main Topics
- Critical analysis of classical ethics (Aristotle, Kant) and their contemporary relevance.
- Foundations of an ethical-political perspective oriented toward human emancipation.
- Application of moral principles to concrete problems of individual and collective existence.
- Intrinsic relationship between ethical reflection and the pursuit of freedom and social justice.
- Programmatic proposals for moral and political action in the current context.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in philosophy, political science, sociology, and the humanities in general. It is also of great interest to readers with a background in critical thinking who are looking for conceptual tools to analyze and act upon the ethical and political dilemmas of our time. It is especially suitable for those who wish to delve into the relationship between individual morality and collective projects of social transformation.
What this book contributes
- An updated synthesis of the main classical and contemporary ethical schools applied to real-world problems.
- A solid conceptual framework to understand and articulate the relationship between ethics and politics from an emancipatory perspective.
- Analytical tools to apply moral principles to concrete situations in social and personal life.
- A programmatic proposal that invites reflection and action committed to freedom and justice.
- A rigorous and accessible approach that connects moral philosophy with the challenges of the contemporary world.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Aguirre Oraa, José María
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: LITERARY ESSAYS, PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: PHILOSOPHY
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: August 2015
- Number of pages: 400
- Weight: 478 g
Editorial Assessment
This work represents a relevant contribution for those seeking an ethical reflection that is well-founded and committed to social reality. Its structure, moving from the analysis of the classics to a programmatic proposal, allows the reader to follow a complete intellectual path. The clarity of the exposition and the depth of the arguments make it a useful tool for both the academic sphere and the reader interested in the moral foundations of political action. It is, ultimately, a book that invites us to think and act from a standpoint of critical reason.