Una exploración sobre cómo la riqueza y la voluntad moldean las sociedades modernas, y qué precio tiene la ambición.
Este texto examina el papel de la riqueza como motor de cambio y conflicto entre ideales y realidades. A partir de ejemplos culturales y filosóficos, plantea que la vida moderna se define por la presencia activa de la voluntad y de las fuerzas económicas, más que por viejas virtudes puras.
- Aborda la tensión entre el ideal y la realidad práctica en sociedades que priorizan la actividad mercantil y la voluntad de poder.
- Muestra cómo la riqueza puede impulsar innovación, pero también generar tensiones entre clases y entre intelecto y acción.
- Ofrece una crítica a ciertas posturas morales y a la idea de un heroísmo descontextualizado frente a las demandas de la vida moderna.
- Presenta una visión de la economía como fuerza que transforma ideas, culturas y destinos humanos.
Ideal para lectores interesados en filosofía social, crítica cultural y la interacción entre dinero, poder y valores éticos.
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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book makes an enthralling case for strength being foundational to the universe, from the smallest particles to the highest intellectual functions. The author, a revered philosopher, argues that strength, the ultimate reality from which everything originates, is the driving force behind all phenomena, both physical and mental. While this may challenge our assumptions about the universe, the author provides ample evidence from diverse fields, ranging from physics to psychology, to support this revolutionary idea. This book explores the implications of the primacy of strength in a thought-provoking manner. It examines the historical evolution of religious and moral systems, arguing that they have often been shaped by the desire for power and the suppression of weaker groups. In contemporary society, the glorification of strength in the form of individualism, competition, and military might is presented as problematic. Throughout the book, the author unravels the complex relationship between strength and creativity, revealing how they are intertwined in the process of human progress. The author does not shy away from the darker aspects of strength, acknowledging its role in violence and oppression. Yet, the book ultimately celebrates strength as a vital and necessary force for both personal growth and the betterment of society. It encourages readers to embrace a nuanced understanding of strength, one that recognizes both its creative and destructive potential. This book is more than a philosophical treatise on the nature of strength; it is an invitation to rethink our fundamental assumptions about the universe and our place within it. Accessible and stimulating, the author's insights will resonate with anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the forces that shape their lives, the world around them, and the very fabric of reality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332454105_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332454105
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332454105
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)