{"product_id":"9788493944339","title":"The shadow of the invisible","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Shadow of the Invisible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay, written to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Maurice Merleau-Ponty's death, offers a rigorous exploration of the French philosopher's ideas in his final years. The work asserts the continued relevance of his thought, often overshadowed by the dominant currents of his era, and reveals the keys to understanding his legacy. The reader will find the fundamental elements for a contemporary reflection on reality, knowledge, and the human being, expanding the inquiry into the limits of our culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured into seven lessons that analyze the later work of Merleau-Ponty, a philosopher whose premature death left unfinished one of the most critical lines of thought of the 20th century. Through these pages, the deeper meaning of his philosophical task is unraveled, highlighting the critical strata necessary to address issues such as perception, the body, and experience. The work not only gives continuity to his thought but places it at the center of the current debate on culture and the destiny of humanity, offering answers to the concerns of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenology of perception and the lived body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the dominant philosophical currents of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between reality, knowledge, and human experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMerleau-Ponty's unfinished legacy and its contemporary relevance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the limits of culture and current humanity.\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 professionals of philosophy interested in phenomenology and contemporary critical thought. It will also be of great value to readers in the humanities, psychology, and art theory who seek a deep understanding of Merleau-Ponty's work and his influence on current thought. It is ideal for those who wish to explore the foundations of a rigorous reflection on experience and reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated and critical view of Merleau-Ponty's thought, contextualized in the 21st century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the continuity of his work, often fragmented by his premature death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to address contemporary philosophical debates on perception and being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the limits of culture and the human condition today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Álvarez Falcón, Luis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Eutelequia, S.L.U.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Arts, Art History \/ Art and Design Styles, Humanities, Philosophy, Religion and Beliefs, Psychology, Clinical Psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Essay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: November 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 413 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay presents itself as a reference work for those wishing to delve into Merleau-Ponty's thought from a current and critical perspective. Its structure in lessons facilitates the understanding of complex concepts, while the focus on the philosopher's final years provides differential value by rescuing ideas that remained silenced. It is an essential read for specialists and a valuable resource for any reader interested in contemporary philosophy and its applications in art, psychology, and the humanities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL EUTELEQUIA, S.L.U.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407450071387,"sku":"9788493944339","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849394433.jpg?v=1781856220","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493944339","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}