Description
Millán-Puelles. III. Complete Works
Book Summary
This third volume of the complete works of Antonio Millán-Puelles brings together three fundamental titles published between 1961 and 1963. The reader will find an in-depth analysis of the role of liberal arts in society, the relationship between the human person and social justice, and the process of personality formation. An essential work for those seeking to understand practical philosophy from a rigorous metaphysical perspective, with an approach that connects theoretical reflection with the social and educational issues of its time.
What is it about?
The volume compiles three essays that address different dimensions of practical philosophy. In The Social Function of Liberal Knowledge, Millán-Puelles examines how disinterested knowledge and the humanities play an essential role in community life, beyond their immediate utility. Human Person and Social Justice delves into the concept of the person as the foundation of a just social order, exploring the tensions between the individual and collective structures. Finally, The Formation of Human Personality offers a reflection on the ethical and educational development of the human being, integrating elements of psychology, ethics, and pedagogy on an ontological basis. Taken together, the work constitutes a systematic study of the human condition and its fulfillment in society.
Main Topics
- Social function and intrinsic value of liberal knowledge versus utilitarianism.
- Metaphysical foundation of social justice based on the dignity of the human person.
- Process of human personality formation from an ethical and educational perspective.
- Relationship between the individual, the community, and the demands of justice.
- Integration of practical philosophy with anthropology and pedagogy.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of philosophy, especially those interested in metaphysics and ontology, as well as researchers of the thought of Antonio Millán-Puelles. It is also of great value to educators, pedagogues, and those involved in the social sciences who seek a solid philosophical foundation for understanding the relationship between the person, education, and society. Likewise, it is a recommended read for readers with a background in philosophy who wish to delve into the tradition of realist and personalist thought.
What this book contributes
- Access to three key works by the author in a single volume, facilitating the systematic study of his thought.
- A rigorous metaphysical foundation for concepts such as social justice, the person, and education.
- A critical perspective on the value of liberal knowledge in contemporary social contexts.
- Philosophical keys to understanding the formation of human personality from an integral approach.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Millán-Puelles, Antonio
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHILOSOPHY: METAPHYSICS AND ONTOLOGY
- Collection: COMPLETE WORKS OF ANTONIO MILLÁN-PUELLES
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: June 2013
- Number of pages: 368
- Weight: 820 g
Editorial Review
This third volume of the complete works of Antonio Millán-Puelles is of great interest to specialized audiences, as it brings together three titles that address central issues of practical philosophy from a metaphysical perspective. The hardcover edition and the care in its presentation make it a reference work for academic and personal libraries. The texts retain their relevance in the debate on the social function of knowledge and the foundations of justice, making it relevant both for researchers and for readers interested in realist-rooted philosophical thought.