
UMBERTO ECO ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
An intellectual delight for the mind! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of thoughts of Umberto Eco, one of the greatest thinkers of our time. This book is a collection of lectures in which the author analyzes the origins of our civilization, the evolution of the canon of beauty, various forms of artistic expression, the falsification of history and the obsession with conspiracy. Prepare for an intellectual journey full of accurate observations, irony and humor.
- Unrivaled erudition of Umberto Eco.
- Insightful analyzes of the origins of our civilization.
- Fascinating journey through the history of art and popular culture.
- Intellectual credo of one of the greatest thinkers.
- Richly illustrated with works selected by the author.
- Visionary thinking needed in today's world.
- A mix of philosophy, literature and art history.
Umberto Eco is a figure who has permanently entered the history of literature and philosophy. His novels such as "The Name of the Rose" and "Foucault's Pendulum" have won critical acclaim and readers around the world. Eco was also a prominent semiotician, medievalist and essayist. His works are characterized by extraordinary erudition, interdisciplinarity and a deep understanding of culture.
"On the Shoulders of Giants" is the quintessence of Umberto Eco's intellectual world. In this book, the author returns to his favorite themes, analyzing them with extraordinary insight and erudition. Eco skillfully combines philosophy, literature, art history and popular culture, creating a fascinating mosaic of thoughts. This book is ideal for anyone who appreciates intellectual challenges and wants to better understand the modern world. Enriched with illustrations selected by the author that illustrate his thoughts, the book "On the Shoulders of Giants" is the quintessence of Umberto Eco's intellectual world - filled with accurate observations, but not without irony and humor.
This book is an invitation to an intellectual adventure, to look at the world from a new perspective. Eco, like a guide, leads us through the labyrinth of history, culture and philosophy, helping us to understand the complexity of the modern world. His visionary thought seems more necessary today than ever for all of us who, like dwarfs sitting on the shoulders of giants, try to understand and describe the modern world. "On the Shoulders of Giants" is a must-read for anyone who wants to broaden their horizons and immerse themselves in the world of fascinating ideas.
CARUNO-2025-12-04-02:57:05 cuSpecifications
| ISBN | 9788373926523 |
| Author | Umberto Eco |
| Format | 15x21,5 cm |
| Binding | twarda |
| Number of pages | 444 |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| Publisher | Noir sur Blanc |
Umberto Eco: On the Shoulders of Giants - essay about civilization
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