Novedades

« La sociedad del cansancio » puede considerarse una de las obras más emblemáticas de Byung-Chul Han. En ella, con una visión casi profética, se presentan los grandes temas que el filósofo surcoreano desarrollaría luego durante más de una década, alcanzando celebridad mundial. En conmemoración de toda esa trayectoria filosófica, y por su rotunda actualidad, volvemos a presentar ahora esta obra en una nueva traducción.

A short introduction to the work of Gurdjieff, with guidance for reflecting on his work in our everyday lives In the early 20th century Russian Empire, a mysterious teacher emerged with a radical proposition: modern humans live in a state of waking sleep, but another level of consciousness is possible. G.I. Gurdjieff's methods for awakening - combining ancient wisdom with modern psychology - would influence artists, writers, and seekers throughout the twentieth century and beyond. This concise introduction to Gurdjieff's life and teaching cuts through the mythology and controversy to reveal...

Although Albert Camus is recognized as an important novelist and political commentator, he is often still underrated as a philosopher. Camus' Philosophy, focussing on Camus' explicitly philosophical writings, provides a detailed examination of his intellectual development, and argues that his work constitutes a coherent, carefully argued meditation on central philosophical themes.

Why do the least capable now lead the most powerful? Why is brilliance punished and conformity rewarded? And why does modern America, once a beacon of innovation, now seem obsessed with stupidity? In The Death of Intelligence: Why America Rewards Idiots, a scathing and uncompromising exploration unfolds. This book charts how American institutions—from government and education to media and tech—systematically suppress intelligence in favor of compliance. The result isn't just dysfunction. It's a cultural architecture that mass-produces performative incompetence and brands it as ...

In Why Can't Professional Philosophers Get Rand Right? author Mike Mazza delves into the persistent misinterpretations of Ayn Rand's philosophy by academic circles. He attributes these misunderstandings primarily to a parochial mindset, wherein philosophers, entrenched in their traditional frameworks, dismiss Rand's ideas without genuine engagement. Mazza meticulously examines instances where critics have overlooked or misrepresented Rand's arguments, advocating for a more objective and thorough analysis of her contributions to philosophical discourse.

Dive into the profound world of Albert Camus with Camus Dictionary, an enlightening exploration of the essential terms that illuminate Camus's existential philosophy. This comprehensive guide is more than just a dictionary; it's a bridge to understanding one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Albert Camus, a figure synonymous with the Absurd and Existentialism, left behind a legacy rich in thought-provoking concepts and literary masterpieces. Camus Dictionary meticulously unpacks the language and ideas that define his work.