{"product_id":"9788490074428","title":"Ideas for chairing a philosophy course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for presiding over a philosophy course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Juan Bautista Alberdi, originally published in 1842, is a foundational text of Ibero-American thought. In it, the author formulates for the first time the question of the existence of an authentic Latin American philosophy, linked to the historical and social needs of the region. The reader will find a brief but incisive essay that connects philosophical reflection with the political reality of Latin America, rejecting the idea of a universal philosophy and proposing a national and American mode of thought oriented toward solving the concrete problems of the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this essay, Juan Bautista Alberdi posits a revolutionary thesis for his time: philosophy cannot be universal or abstract, but must arise from the particular needs of each people. Thus, he proposes that Latin America needs its own philosophy, rooted in its historical reality and oriented toward social and political action. The text is a defense of the authenticity of Latin American thought, where Alberdi argues that philosophy should serve to resolve the problems that threaten the region's destiny. With a vision ahead of its time, the author lays the foundations for what would later become the debate over the philosophical identity of Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe existence and legitimacy of an authentic Latin American philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between philosophical thought and the historical and social needs of Latin America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe rejection of universal philosophy as a sole model and the defense of national thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe social and political vocation of philosophy as a tool to solve concrete problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultural and intellectual identity of Ibero-America in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and academics of philosophy, the history of Latin American thought, and social sciences. It will also interest readers seeking to understand the intellectual roots of Latin America's cultural identity and those interested in debates on the autonomy of thought in peripheral regions. It is essential reading for those wishing to explore the origins of Latin American philosophy as a discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA foundational perspective on the need for an autonomous and contextualized Latin American philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the link between philosophical thought and social reality in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but profound analysis of Latin America's intellectual identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical view of universalist philosophy that invites a rethinking of the role of thought in specific contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Alberdi, Juan Bautista\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THOUGHT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Linkgua edition recovers a key text of Argentine and Latin American thought. The work's brevity does not diminish the depth of its content, which is essential for understanding the debates over the region's philosophical identity. It is a recommended read for those looking to approach the roots of Latin American critical thought, although its reduced length may leave some readers wanting further development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406354669915,"sku":"9788490074428","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007442.jpg?v=1781835789","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490074428","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}