{"product_id":"9788494917721","title":"The Utopia crew","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Crew of the Utopia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would happen if the ten most influential philosophers in Western history woke up on a luxury yacht in the year 2015? This is the premise of \u003cem\u003eThe Crew of the Utopia\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that combines humor, social commentary, and philosophical reflection. Ten classic thinkers, from Socrates to Ortega y Gasset, find themselves trapped in the present with a single mission to reclaim their lives: to reach an agreement on the great dilemmas of thought. An impossible task, which nonetheless offers a lucid and amusing look at the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a critical moment in their lives, ten of the greatest philosophers of Western culture are transported by a mysterious light to the deck of the \u003cem\u003eUtopia\u003c\/em\u003e, a huge luxury yacht anchored in the year 2015. There, they discover they have been kidnapped by an anonymous individual who imposes a single condition for their escape: they must reach a consensus on one of the great themes of philosophy. The ship’s crew consists only of Jenny, a self-assured former prostitute who acts as cook and maid. What initially seems like a simple task turns into a chaos of egos, contradictions, and endless debates, as the thinkers clash with the realities of the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe clash between classical thought and 21st-century society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe difficulty of philosophical consensus and the nature of intellectual debate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and political critique through humor and satire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human condition and the search for meaning in a changing world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between philosophical theory and daily practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in philosophy who are looking for an accessible and entertaining approach, far from academicism. It is also for those who enjoy intelligent humor, social satire, and literary uchronias. It is ideal for those who want to reflect on great ideas without sacrificing an agile and fun read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable and playful introduction to the ideas of ten fundamental philosophers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the difficulty of dialogue and understanding in any era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contemporary critique wrapped in an original and surprising plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA read that combines entertainment with intellectual stimulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Sandín, Miguel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Pez de Plata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LA RISA FLOJA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 520 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Crew of the Utopia\u003c\/em\u003e is an original proposal that manages to build a bridge between high culture and popular narrative. Its main success lies in humanizing historical figures, showing their contradictions and their inability to understand one another, even when faced with real-world problems. The novel does not claim to be a philosophical treatise, but rather a humorous mirror of our own arguments. It may be especially attractive to those looking for a light yet substantive read, and to those who want to rediscover philosophy from a fresh and carefree perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405863412059,"sku":"9788494917721","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849491772.jpg?v=1781833481","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494917721","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}