Description
Millán-Puelles. XII. Complete Works
Book Summary
This twelfth and final volume of the Complete Works of Antonio Millán-Puelles brings together a wide selection of the author's articles and miscellaneous writings. The work offers a panoramic view of his thought through short texts, lectures, and journalistic contributions, complementing the systematic treatises published in previous volumes. Here, the reader will find the philosopher's most agile and direct facet, addressing philosophical, cultural, and social issues with his characteristic intellectual rigor.
What is it about?
This volume compiles Millán-Puelles's scattered production throughout his career, including academic articles, short essays, prologues, book reviews, and popularization texts. The work is structured thematically to offer a tour of the author's interests: from metaphysics and the theory of knowledge to political philosophy, aesthetics, and cultural criticism. Each text reflects his precise style and his ability to address complex problems with expository clarity. The collection allows one to appreciate the evolution of his thought and his commitment to the dialogue between philosophy and contemporary challenges.
Main Topics
- Metaphysics and ontology: reflections on being, reality, and the foundations of knowledge.
- Political and social philosophy: analysis of freedom, authority, the common good, and democracy.
- Philosophy of culture: critique of modernity, technology, and humanistic education.
- Aesthetics and art theory: considerations on beauty, artistic creation, and taste.
- History of philosophy: studies on classical and contemporary authors, with special attention to Spanish thought.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at philosophers, researchers, and philosophy students interested in the thought of Antonio Millán-Puelles and in 20th-century Spanish philosophy. It is also of great value to readers with a philosophical background who wish to access the author's lesser-known texts, as well as those seeking an introduction to his work through short and accessible pieces.
What this book offers
- It completes Millán-Puelles's philosophical corpus by collecting his scattered production, offering an integral vision of his thought.
- It provides short and direct texts that facilitate an approach to the author's ideas without requiring the reading of extensive treatises.
- It allows for an appreciation of the thematic breadth of his work, ranging from metaphysical questions to analyses of current events.
- It offers reference material for researchers and specialists who need to access the author's original sources.
- It constitutes the culmination of a landmark editorial project, essential for academic libraries and philosophy collections.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Millán-Puelles, Antonio
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: COMPLETE WORKS OF ANTONIO MILLAN-PUELLE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Number of pages: 958
- Weight: 1450 g
Editorial Review
This volume capably concludes the edition of the Complete Works of one of the most relevant Spanish philosophers of the 20th century. The compilation of articles and miscellaneous writings offers a complementary perspective to his major treatises, showing the versatility and depth of his thought in shorter formats. It is an indispensable acquisition for those who follow Millán-Puelles's work and a valuable reference source for scholars of contemporary philosophy.