{"product_id":"9788494103728","title":"Thinking the impossible","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThinking the Impossible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThinking the Impossible\u003c\/em\u003e, Gary Gutting offers a masterful synthesis of contemporary French thought, combining philosophical rigor with exceptional clarity of exposition. The book explores how key figures such as Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, and Badiou reinterpreted Hegel and Heidegger, transforming Western philosophy from the second half of the 20th century onwards. An essential work for understanding the networks of influence that shaped the most innovative currents of current thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book analyzes the complex introduction of Hegel and Heidegger into the French educational system, showing how they were assimilated and transformed by the great masters of French thought. Gutting unravels the interpretations of figures such as Hyppolite, Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, Badiou, and Marion, revealing the deep connections between their works. Through a precise and critical approach, the author demonstrates how these readings not only reinterpreted the German philosophers but also generated new ways of thinking about the impossible, the unthought, and the limits of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reception and reinterpretation of Hegel and Heidegger in 20th-century French philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe networks of influence among key thinkers such as Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, Badiou, and Marion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of Hyppolite as a mediator between German philosophy and contemporary French thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of Western philosophy from phenomenology to post-structuralism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe limits of thought and the exploration of the impossible as a philosophical category.\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 contemporary continental thought. It is also ideal for readers with a background in philosophy who wish to understand the connections between the great French thinkers of the 20th century and their impact on contemporary philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic and rigorous view of 20th-century French philosophy, from the post-war period to the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExpository clarity to address complex concepts, facilitating the understanding of influences between thinkers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis of how the reinterpretations of Hegel and Heidegger transformed Western philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools to understand the foundations of post-structuralism, deconstruction, and the philosophy of difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated synthesis of the most influential philosophical currents of contemporary thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gary Gutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avarigani Editores S A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humanities, Philosophy, Western Philosophy, c. 1900-, Religion and beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 404\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 475 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThinking the Impossible\u003c\/em\u003e is a reference work for those seeking an expert and accessible guide to contemporary French philosophy. Gary Gutting succeeds in balancing analytical depth with a clear narrative, turning a complex subject into a stimulating and educational read. His focus on the networks of influence between key thinkers offers a unique perspective that enriches the understanding of 20th-century philosophy. Recommended for academics, students, and any reader interested in the roots of current thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVARIGANI EDITORES S A","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407250284891,"sku":"9788494103728","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849410372.jpg?v=1781851136","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494103728","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}