{"product_id":"9788494794896","title":"The finite and the infinite","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Finite and the Infinite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief and accessible work, French philosopher Alain Badiou addresses one of the most profound questions in Western thought: the relationship between the finite and the infinite. Far from being an abstract or fearsome concept, the infinite is revealed as a fundamental tool of human thought. Through clear and pedagogical reflection, the author demonstrates how human beings, far from being crushed by the vastness of the infinite, are capable of mastering it through reason and mathematics. This book invites the reader to discover that the infinite is not an obstacle, but a conquest of the intellect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starting point of this work is the observation that the idea of the infinite generates an ancestral fear by reminding us of our own finiteness and the inevitability of death. However, Alain Badiou proposes an inversion of this perspective: human beings, through thought and, in particular, mathematics, are the true \"masters\" of the infinite. The book explores how the ability to calculate and conceptualize the infinite represents a qualitative leap in the history of thought. It analyzes the importance of studying mathematics not as a mere technical discipline, but as a gateway to rigorous and emancipatory thinking about infinity. The work dismantles irrational fear and offers a lucid and hopeful vision of our relationship with the unlimited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between human finitude and the concept of the infinite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fear of the infinite as a reflection of the awareness of death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMathematics as a tool to understand and master the infinite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe philosophy of mathematics and its link to the theory of knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible introduction to Alain Badiou's thought on ontology.\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 a broad and curious audience, from students of philosophy and mathematics to general readers interested in the great problems of thought. It is especially suitable for those seeking a clear, non-technical introduction to the philosophy of mathematics, as well as for those who wish to understand how an abstract concept like the infinite can transform our vision of the world and ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn illuminating perspective that transforms the fear of the infinite into a tool for intellectual empowerment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA defense of the importance of mathematics as a formative discipline for critical and abstract thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound philosophical reflection, presented in a brief, clear, and accessible way for non-specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to rethink the relationship between human beings and the boundary concepts of reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sample of the thought of one of the most influential contemporary philosophers, condensed into an agile essay.\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 Badiou, Alain; Mattoni, Silvio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clave Intelectual\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 Literary essays, Philosophy, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge, Philosophy of mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Maestro Ignorante\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 September 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Alain Badiou stands out for its ability to synthesize a complex philosophical issue into a brief and easy-to-read format. Its main value lies in making a classic and difficult topic accessible, stripping it of unnecessary technicalities without losing depth. It is an ideal read for those who want a first approach to the author's thought or for those looking for a stimulating reflection on the power of the human intellect in the face of ideas that transcend us. Its pocket format and length make it a practical option for concentrated and enriching reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLAVE INTELECTUAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407242551643,"sku":"9788494794896","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849479489.jpg?v=1781850846","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494794896","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}