Description
THE PERSONALIST TURN
Book Summary
This collective work explores the concept of the person as the central axis of contemporary philosophical reflection. Through a rigorous analysis, the authors examine how modern philosophy, despite its anthropological turn, failed to fully integrate the notion of the person. The book proposes a critical journey through the main currents of personalist thought, offering the reader the keys to understanding one of the most influential philosophical movements of the 20th century. An essential read for those seeking to delve into the philosophy of mind and philosophical anthropology from a contemporary perspective.
What is it about?
The work analyzes the conceptual void left by modern philosophy when addressing the question of the human being. Although the anthropological turn placed man at the center of philosophical debate, the concept of the person remained in the background. This collective book brings together diverse voices to examine why none of the major modern philosophical proposals used this notion decisively. The authors break down the contributions of personalism as a movement that did succeed in articulating a profound reflection on the person, their dignity, and their relational dimension. The text offers a detailed analysis of the main figures and schools that have contributed to this personalist turn, from its origins to its most recent developments.
Main Topics
- The anthropological turn in modern philosophy and its limitations in addressing the concept of the person
- The evolution of personalist thought as a distinct philosophical movement
- The dignity of the person as the foundation of ethical and political reflection
- The relational and communal dimension of the human being in contrast to modern individualism
- The contributions of the main authors of contemporary personalism
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of philosophy interested in philosophical anthropology and the philosophy of mind. It is also of great use to researchers in human and social sciences who wish to understand the theoretical bases of personalism. Likewise, it may interest readers with a philosophical background seeking a rigorous and updated work on personalist thought and its relevance in contemporary debate.
What this book offers
- A complete and updated vision of personalist thought from its origins to the present
- Keys to understanding why modern philosophy failed to fully integrate the concept of the person
- A critical analysis of the main philosophical currents that have addressed the question of the human being
- Conceptual tools to delve into reflection on the dignity and relational dimension of the person
- A reference work for those who wish to delve into personalist philosophy with academic rigor
Technical Data
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Emmanuel Mounier Foundation
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
- Collection: PERSON
- Publication date: June 2011
- Number of pages: 186
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial Review
The Personalist Turn presents itself as a reference collective work for those seeking to understand the evolution of philosophical thought regarding the person. Its critical approach and academic rigor make it a valuable read for specialists and advanced students. The work succeeds in articulating the main contributions of personalism in a clear and systematic way, offering the reader the necessary tools to delve into this philosophical movement. An essential title for any library specializing in contemporary philosophy.