Description
Millán-Puelles Vol. X Collected Works
Book Summary
This tenth volume of the Collected Works of Antonio Millán-Puelles brings together two fundamental titles from his intellectual maturity: The Value of Freedom (1995) and The Interest in Truth (1997). In these works, the Spanish philosopher addresses with depth and rigor two essential pillars of the human condition: freedom as an ethical and political principle, and truth as an inescapable horizon of knowledge. An essential edition for scholars and lovers of contemporary philosophy.
What is it about?
The volume is structured into two works that engage in dialogue with each other. In The Value of Freedom, Millán-Puelles analyzes freedom not only as a capacity for choice, but as the foundation of human dignity and a condition of possibility for moral and political life. He critically examines modern and contemporary conceptions of freedom, from liberalism to existentialism, to propose an integrative vision that respects both individual autonomy and the common good.
In The Interest in Truth, the author investigates the nature of truth and the human desire to know it. Facing relativism and skepticism, he defends the possibility of objective knowledge and the ethical necessity of seeking the truth. The work connects epistemology with philosophical anthropology, showing how the interest in truth is constitutive of the person and key to a full life.
Main themes
- Freedom as an ethical and political foundation of the person.
- Critique of reductionist conceptions of freedom in modern thought.
- Truth as an object of knowledge and as a moral requirement.
- Relationship between freedom, truth, and responsibility.
- Defense of philosophical realism against contemporary relativism.
Who is it recommended for?
This volume is aimed at philosophers, philosophy students, humanities researchers, and any reader interested in the great questions about freedom and truth. It will also be of great value to those who wish to delve into the thought of one of the most relevant Spanish philosophers of the 20th century.
What this book offers
- A rigorous and current reflection on two central questions of practical and theoretical philosophy.
- Access to two key works by Millán-Puelles, brought together in a single volume with careful editing.
- Conceptual tools to critically analyze contemporary debates on freedom and truth.
- An integrative perspective that connects ethics, politics, and epistemology.
Technical specifications
- Author: Millán-Puelles, Antonio
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: NON-COLLECTION
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: January 2017
- Number of pages: 500
- Weight: 1060 g
Editorial assessment
This tenth volume of the Collected Works of Millán-Puelles offers the reader two mature texts that condense decades of philosophical reflection. The hardcover edition and editorial care make it a collector's item for specialized libraries. Its reading is particularly relevant in a context where debates on individual freedom and post-truth demand solid and well-founded thought.