Description
Philosophy of the family
Book Summary
In a world where family models are diversifying and being questioned, this work offers a profound analysis of the anthropological truth of the human being as a family-oriented being. Francesco D'Agostino, from the perspective of the philosophy of law, explores how the family is not just a social bond, but a constitutive dimension of the person. Through these pages, the reader will discover that it is precisely within the family circle that the individual acquires their most authentic identity, finding an essential frame of reference to understand their place in the world. A key book for those seeking solid foundations on the meaning of the family.
What is it about?
The work delves into the nature of the family from a philosophical and legal perspective. D'Agostino maintains that the family is not an arbitrary cultural construction, but a fundamental anthropological reality. The book examines how the family experience is the primary space of recognition, where the human being discovers themselves in relation to others. Through reflection on parenthood, filiation, and fraternity, the author unveils how these relationships shape personal and social identity. The tension between individual freedom and family ties is also addressed, as well as the role of the family in the transmission of values and traditions. The work invites us to rethink the family not as an institution in crisis, but as an indispensable pillar of the human condition.
Main topics
- Anthropology of the family: the family as a constitutive dimension of the human being.
- Personal identity and family ties: how the family forges subjectivity.
- Parenthood, filiation, and fraternity as foundational experiences of the person.
- Relationship between individual freedom and family belonging.
- Family as a transmitter of values, culture, and tradition.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in philosophy, law, social sciences, and family sciences. It is also of great interest to educators, family counselors, and anyone interested in understanding the anthropological foundations of the family beyond superficial ideological or sociological debates. It is essential reading for those seeking a rigorous and deep reflection on the role of the family in the construction of human identity.
What this book contributes
- A solid philosophical basis for understanding the family as an anthropological reality, not just a social or affective one.
- Keys for reflecting on one's own identity based on family ties.
- Conceptual tools to critically analyze contemporary discourse on the family.
- An interdisciplinary perspective that connects philosophy, law, and the human sciences.
- A renewed and grounded vision of the enduring value of the family.
Technical specifications
- Author: D´Agostino, Francesco
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FAMILY AND HEALTH
- Collection: INSTITUTE OF FAMILY SCIENCES
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 460 g
Editorial review
Philosophy of the Family is a reference work for those who wish to go beyond clichés and address the family issue with intellectual depth. D'Agostino offers a rigorous analysis, devoid of dogmatism, that invites both personal and academic reflection. His approach, which starts from the philosophy of law, provides an original and necessary perspective at a time of intense social debate. It is a book that, without a doubt, will enrich the library of any reader interested in the fundamental questions of human existence.