{"product_id":"metaphors-understanding-philosophy-through-images-9783791375908","title":"Metaphors: Understanding Philosophy Through Images","description":"\u003cb\u003eA visually stunning journey through some key philosophical concepts, presented through simple metaphors and captivating artwork. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe perfect book for a budding philosopher or anyone interested in in exploring profound ideas through art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe word metaphor comes to us from Ancient Greek, in which it meant \"transfer.\" In this book, philosophical concepts from throughout history and from all over the world, are transferred into images, which help us to understand the world that surrounds us using memorable colors and shapes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesigned for those curious about philosophy and its intricacies, this elegant and accessible book explores 24 metaphors, that are foundational to our understanding of the human experience and the mysteries of existence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach double-page spread explores\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA specific metaphor such as the \u003cb\u003emirror\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elight\u003c\/b\u003e, an \u003cb\u003eiceberg\u003c\/b\u003e, or the \u003cb\u003ematrix\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne side of the spread offers information about the philosopher; an original quote; the source text; a symbol for each metaphor; and contextual background. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe opposite page features a gorgeous artwork that encapsulates the overarching significance of the metaphor it illustrates. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Heraclitus' \u003cb\u003eriver\u003c\/b\u003e, the first metaphor of western philosophy, to the \u003cb\u003eliquid metaphor\u003c\/b\u003e a concept introduced by the sociologist Zygmunt Bauman to describe the characteristics of contemporary society, this fascinating guide is a clear and memorable introduction to world philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePedro Alcalde\u003c\/b\u003e studied piano and composition and graduated in Philosophy from the Universitat de Barcelona. He holds a Master of Arts from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Musicology from the Freie Universit?t in Berlin. His passions are Greek philosophy and music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMerl?n Alcalde\u003c\/b\u003e holds a degree in Political Philosophy from the Sapienza University in Rome and a master's degree in philosophy from Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He is passionate about political philosophy and the history of anarchist thought. Although he has several hobbies, such as watching movies and walking, reading is what resonates best with him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuim Ti?\u003c\/b\u003e's art explores the human condition and the landscape, employing humor, irony, and challenging imagery to deal with themes such as loneliness, the passage of time, and mortality. His works have been exhibited in several countries such as Italy, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Mexico, Morocco, Australia, Canada and the United States.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Prestel Junior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184802201874,"sku":"9783791375908","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_741161f4-4017-43e6-88a4-d8bbe2fb3f6c.jpg?v=1744575799","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/metaphors-understanding-philosophy-through-images-9783791375908","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}