{"product_id":"9788494339271","title":"Why the world does not exist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy the World Does Not Exist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkus Gabriel, one of the most original and provocative voices in contemporary philosophy, challenges our most deeply held beliefs about reality. With an accessible style peppered with references to popular culture, the author dismantles the idea that a \"world\" exists as a unified whole and proposes a new way of understanding our existence. This book not only offers a vibrant introduction to new realism but invites the reader on an intellectual journey to find the meaning of life in the analysis of one's own experience, without the need to seek answers in abstract or distant concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhy the World Does Not Exist\u003c\/i\u003e, Markus Gabriel puts forward a radical thesis: the world, understood as the total set of everything that exists, cannot exist. To prove it, the author traverses the history of Western philosophy, from Plato to the present day, explaining how this idea has been a recurring error. Opposing this totalizing conception, Gabriel proposes his theory of \"new realism,\" where reality is composed of infinite \"fields of sense\" that cannot be reduced to a single principle. Using examples from series like \u003ci\u003eBreaking Bad\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eSeinfeld\u003c\/i\u003e, the German philosopher makes complex concepts accessible and demonstrates that the meaning of life is not found in a hidden truth, but in the immediacy of our own existence and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNew realism as a contemporary philosophical movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of traditional metaphysics and the idea of a \"world\" as a totality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe theory of fields of sense as an alternative for understanding reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between academic philosophy and popular culture (series, television).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for the meaning of life through thought and everyday experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary philosophy who are looking for a fresh approach far removed from traditional academicism. It is also ideal for those who enjoy essays that connect complex ideas with popular culture, as well as those who wonder about the meaning of life and wish to explore a stimulating and rigorous answer without falling into dogmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and enjoyable introduction to the ideas of new realism and the philosophy of Markus Gabriel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original theoretical framework for rethinking reality and our relationship with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to critically analyze the big questions of existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA demonstration of how philosophy can engage with contemporary culture in an entertaining and profound way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gabriel, Markus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Pasado y Presente\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 Film theory and criticism, literary essays, philosophy, Western philosophy, 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESSAY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 351 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy the World Does Not Exist\u003c\/i\u003e presents itself as a key work for understanding one of the most influential philosophical movements today. Markus Gabriel achieves the difficult balance between academic rigor and accessible dissemination, making this essay a stimulating read for both initiates and neophytes. His ability to build bridges between high philosophy and popular culture makes it a book especially attractive to a wide audience seeking intelligent answers without renouncing intellectual entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PASADO Y PRESENTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407202771291,"sku":"9788494339271","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849433927.jpg?v=1781850209","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494339271","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}