Mexican philosophy, which came into focus in the last century, following the Mexican Revolution, is a rich and wide-ranging tradition with much to offer readers today. Emerging in defiance of the Western philosophy bound up with colonial power, it boasts a range of powerful ideas and advice for modern-day life. A tradition deeply tied to Mexico's history of colonization, revolution, resistance, and persistence through hardship, this philosophy has much to teach us. Incorporating stories from his family's and his ancestors' Mexican and Mexican-American experiences, Carlos Alberto Sánchez…mehr
Mexican philosophy, which came into focus in the last century, following the Mexican Revolution, is a rich and wide-ranging tradition with much to offer readers today. Emerging in defiance of the Western philosophy bound up with colonial power, it boasts a range of powerful ideas and advice for modern-day life. A tradition deeply tied to Mexico's history of colonization, revolution, resistance, and persistence through hardship, this philosophy has much to teach us. Incorporating stories from his family's and his ancestors' Mexican and Mexican-American experiences, Carlos Alberto Sánchez provides an intriguing guide for readers of all backgrounds, including those who will be learning about philosophy (or Mexico) for the first time.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Carlos Alberto Sánchez is Professor of Philosophy at San José State University, where he teaches and publishes on Mexican philosophy and its history. He grew up in Michoacán, Mexico and King City, California. He is the co-founder and executive editor of the Journal of Mexican Philosophy.
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PREFACE Mexican Philosophy as a Guide to Life PART I TWO VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS TO MEXICAN PHILOSOPHY Chapter 1: In the Beginning. . .Philosophy in Mexico Chapter 2: In the 20th Century. . . Mexican Philosophy PART II 4 IMPORTANT THEMES Chapter 3: You are Always on the Way (On Nepantla) Chapter 4: You are Where You Are(On Circumstantialism) Chapter 5: (Un)Fortunate Destinies(On Accidentality) Chapter 6: About My Mother's Mole(On Anti-Essentialism) PART III INSTRUCTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, ORIENTATIONS Chapter 7: Listen In on Yourself Chapter 8: Be Charitable Chapter 9: Be Late to Parties Chapter 10: Don't Fear Ghosts Chapter 11: Be Originary Chapter 12: Embrace Zozobra Chapter 13: Don't Be a Relajiento Chapter 14: Don't be an Apretado Chapter 15: The Uses (and Abuses) of Socratic Irony Chapter 16: Model Personalities Chapter 17: Be a Dignified Cynic Chapter 18: Don't Be a Troll Chapter 19: Insert Yourself in the Narrative Chapter 20: A Lesson from the Invention of America Chapter 21: Love Without Violence Chapter 22: Value Other Perspectives Chapter 23: Be Like the Rabbit Chapter 24: When to Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Chapter 25: Love What You Do Chapter 26: Avoid Cults Chapter 27: Enjoy an Occasional Rivalry PART IV DICHOS Chapter 28: My Abuelo's Favorite Dicho Chapter 29: My Abuela's Favorite Dicho PART V MORE ON MEXICAN PHILOSOPHY Chapter 30: Doing Philosophy Mexican Style! Bibliography and Further Reading
PREFACE Mexican Philosophy as a Guide to Life PART I TWO VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS TO MEXICAN PHILOSOPHY Chapter 1: In the Beginning. . .Philosophy in Mexico Chapter 2: In the 20th Century. . . Mexican Philosophy PART II 4 IMPORTANT THEMES Chapter 3: You are Always on the Way (On Nepantla) Chapter 4: You are Where You Are(On Circumstantialism) Chapter 5: (Un)Fortunate Destinies(On Accidentality) Chapter 6: About My Mother's Mole(On Anti-Essentialism) PART III INSTRUCTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, ORIENTATIONS Chapter 7: Listen In on Yourself Chapter 8: Be Charitable Chapter 9: Be Late to Parties Chapter 10: Don't Fear Ghosts Chapter 11: Be Originary Chapter 12: Embrace Zozobra Chapter 13: Don't Be a Relajiento Chapter 14: Don't be an Apretado Chapter 15: The Uses (and Abuses) of Socratic Irony Chapter 16: Model Personalities Chapter 17: Be a Dignified Cynic Chapter 18: Don't Be a Troll Chapter 19: Insert Yourself in the Narrative Chapter 20: A Lesson from the Invention of America Chapter 21: Love Without Violence Chapter 22: Value Other Perspectives Chapter 23: Be Like the Rabbit Chapter 24: When to Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Chapter 25: Love What You Do Chapter 26: Avoid Cults Chapter 27: Enjoy an Occasional Rivalry PART IV DICHOS Chapter 28: My Abuelo's Favorite Dicho Chapter 29: My Abuela's Favorite Dicho PART V MORE ON MEXICAN PHILOSOPHY Chapter 30: Doing Philosophy Mexican Style! Bibliography and Further Reading
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