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El mundo transformado, seguido de El instante peligroso

El mundo transformado, seguido de El instante peligroso

EssaysPhilosophy
Pages
516
Published
2013
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

This collection presents two significant essays by Ernst Jünger, a prominent German writer. 'El mundo transformado' (The Transformed World) examines the profound changes wrought by modern technology and industrialization on human existence and society. 'El instante peligroso' (The Dangerous Instant) delves into the nature of risk, decision-making, and the individual's confrontation with extreme situations.

Prose complexity
10/10

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About the author

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Ernst Jünger

Ernst Jünger ( 29. März 1895 in Heidelberg; † 17. Februar 1998 in Riedlingen) war ein deutscher Schriftsteller, dessen Persönlichkeit und Werk durch die Teilnahme am Ersten Weltkrieg geprägt wurden. Er ist vor allem durch Kriegserlebnisbücher wie In Stahlgewittern,* phantastische Romane und Erzählungen sowie verschiedene Essays bekannt. Daneben stellen ausführliche Tagebücher aus dem Ersten und Zweiten Weltkrieg sowie aus der späteren Bundesrepublik einen wesentlichen Teil seines Werkes dar....

Frequently asked questions

  • How do these essays relate to Jünger's broader philosophical work?

    These essays offer a concise entry point into Ernst Jünger's recurring themes of technology's impact on humanity and the individual's experience of extreme situations, which he explored more extensively in works like 'The Worker' and 'On the Marble Cliffs.' They provide a foundational understanding of his perspective on modernity and existential challenges.

  • Are these essays considered foundational texts in any academic fields?

    Both 'El mundo transformado' and 'El instante peligroso' are frequently cited in discussions within critical theory, philosophy of technology, and existential philosophy. They are often studied for their insights into the human condition in the 20th century and beyond.