Description
HOUSE OF CHANGE: ACTIVATING OUR TRANSFORMATIVE CAPABILITIES
Book summary
In a world accelerated by technology and marked by the ecological crisis of the Anthropocene, this book proposes a roadmap for personal and social transformation. Antonio Casado da Rocha combines practical philosophy with social innovation to explore how to activate our collective capabilities. Through the transcendentalism of Thoreau, the capabilities approach of Martha Nussbaum, and Otto Scharmer's Theory U, the author guides us on a six-step journey toward a more sustainable life, offering tools for the mindset shift that the eco-social emergency demands.
What is it about?
Starting from the realization that human activity has triggered a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene, the book addresses the need for an urgent and collective response. Far from falling into anthropocentric thinking, the work proposes a shift toward collaboration and shared action. Structured as a journey, it presents six "capabilities for transition" that the reader can develop to drive real change. The text is enriched by a constant dialogue with contemporary thinkers such as Jorge Riechmann, Daniel Innerarity, Amador Fernández-Savater, and Marina Garcés, turning the reading into a philosophical conversation applied to current challenges.
Main themes
- Practical philosophy for the eco-social crisis and the Anthropocene.
- Development of collective capabilities for personal and social transformation.
- Ecological thinking and sustainability from applied ethics.
- Social innovation and experiments in cultural transformation.
- Dialogue with the ideas of Henry David Thoreau, Martha Nussbaum, and Otto Scharmer.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in applied philosophy, environmentalism, and the search for practical solutions to the environmental crisis. It is ideal for those seeking a guide for personal and collective change, as well as for students, activists, and professionals in the social and educational fields who want to integrate ethical reflection into their daily action.
What this book offers
- A clear philosophical framework to understand and address the eco-social crisis through collective action.
- Six concrete capabilities for the transition toward a more sustainable and conscious life.
- An integrative perspective that connects the thought of key authors with transformative practice.
- Tools to rethink our role in the world and activate significant changes in our surroundings.
Technical specifications
- Author: CASADO DA ROCHA, ANTONIO
- Publisher: NUEVOS EMPRENDIMIENTOS EDITORIALES S L
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: THOUGHT AND ECOLOGIST IDEOLOGY, MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
- Collection: HUELLAS Y SEÑALES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2022
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 230 g
Editorial review
Antonio Casado da Rocha offers a work of philosophical dissemination that stands out for its practical approach and its ability to build bridges between classical thought and contemporary challenges. "House of Change" does not limit itself to diagnosing the problem, but rather provides a reflective and actionable itinerary for those who wish to be agents of change in a world that urgently needs it. Its conversational structure and selection of authors make it a valuable resource for the reader committed to sustainability and social transformation.