Description
The Primacy of the Logos
Book Summary
In this work, Ernesto Grassi proposes a profound analysis of the relationships between German and Italian philosophy during the period from Hegel to Croce and Gentile. The author seeks to rediscover the meaning of Antiquity through the tradition of Humanism and the Renaissance, confronting it with the Heideggerian interpretation. An essential study for understanding the primacy of the logos and its evolution in Western thought.
What is it about?
The book is structured into an introduction and three clearly differentiated parts. First, Grassi raises the problem of the primacy of the logos as it emerges from Italian philosophy, examining its historical roots. Next, he develops an interpretation of Martin Heidegger's texts to contrast both traditions. Finally, the author reconstructs the path that leads from Renaissance Humanism to contemporary philosophy, demonstrating the validity of rhetoric and poetry as fundamental forms of knowledge.
Main Topics
- Primacy of the logos and its relationship with the philosophy of language
- Dialogue between German and Italian philosophy in the 19th and 20th centuries
- Interpretation of the humanist and Renaissance tradition
- Critical analysis of Heidegger's thought
- Philosophy of history from Hegel to Croce and Gentile
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and specialists in philosophy, especially those interested in the history of Western philosophy, the philosophy of language, and humanist thought. It is also of great value to those who wish to delve into the connections between the German and Italian philosophical traditions, as well as the work of Heidegger and his influence.
What this book contributes
- A renewed vision of the relationship between Renaissance Humanism and contemporary philosophy
- Keys to understanding the evolution of the concept of logos in the Western tradition
- A rigorous analysis of the differences and points of convergence between German and Italian philosophical schools
- Conceptual tools to reinterpret Heidegger's work from a humanist perspective
Technical Data
- Author: Grassi, Ernesto
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: HUMANISM
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: June 2017
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a first-rate academic work that offers an original perspective on the philosophy of language and the history of Western thought. Grassi manages to build bridges between philosophical traditions often treated separately, offering the reader a rigorous and stimulating synthesis. Its critical approach and analytical depth make it an essential reference for those seeking to understand the foundations of philosophical humanism.