Max Scheler était un philosophe phénoménologique allemand, reconnu pour son travail en éthique et en anthropologie philosophique. Il a développé la méthode phénoménologique d'Edmund Husserl et a été salué comme l'une des forces philosophiques les plus significatives de son époque en Europe. Les écrits de Scheler ont exploré une vaste gamme de sujets, y compris les émotions et les valeurs, inspirant les générations ultérieures de penseurs. Son impact sur la philosophie est indéniable et ses idées continuent de résonner aujourd'hui.
Pourquoi éprouve-t-on de la sympathie ? Qu'est-ce que cette disposition qui nous fait partager les sentiments de souffrance ou de joie d'autrui ? Quelles en sont les formes ? La sympathie a-t-elle quelque chose à voir avec la morale ? En étudiant les lois de la vie affective, ce livre riche et original est une contribution précieuse à la compréhension des rapports que nous entretenons les uns avec les autres dans la société moderne.
Max Scheler's philosophical contributions significantly shaped German thought following World War I, a period marked by turmoil and transformation. His ideas explored the complexities of human emotions and values, offering a fresh perspective in a time of existential questioning. Scheler's work delves into the interplay between ethics and social change, highlighting the importance of understanding human experience in the face of societal upheaval.
As one of the three original phenomenologists (and the intellectual brother to Husserl and Heidegger), Scheler dominated continental European philosophy in the twentieth century. His books were banned for 15 years in Germany by the Nazis, he died relatively young, and his work was ahead of his time. Here physician and psychiatrist Cutting has gathered and translated posthumous writings to create a coherent record of Scheler's thought on metaphysics and human anthropology. Scheler (and, by extension, Cutter) covers the essential theory and typology of metaphysical systems, the theory of the cognitive and methodological aspects of metaphysics, the constitution and metaphysics of the human being, the metaphysics of cognition, the meta sciences, and a theory of the causes of everything. Those embroiled in the dispute between scientists and theologians should be particularly interested in this. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This monograph constitutes a response to the criticisms of Christianity outlined in Nietzsche's GENEOLOGY OF MORALS, in which Nietzsche argues that Christianity is a "slave revolt" of the weak--an attempt by the impotent to bring down the vitality of the capable nobility. Scheler's response is multi-faceted but centers on Nietzsche's failure to understand the nature of Christian love. Christianity is not a destructive enterprise trying to bring everyone down to the same low level of its impotent faithful, who must put their trust in the next world because they can get nowhere in this one. Rather, it attempts constructively to bring everyone up to a new level of human flourishing. Christianity's preoccupation with the poor, weak, and marginalized stems from a recognition, through divine love, of the miracle of God's creation and infinite possibilities present even in them.
This book explores the dual powers of exemplary individuals and leaders that shape our lives, highlighting their significance in sociology and history. It addresses the pressing issue of leadership selection and education, reflecting on society's ongoing struggle to identify suitable leaders across various groups and movements.
Exploring the nature of humanity and its cosmic significance, this pivotal work by Scheler delves into philosophical anthropology and metaphysics. It addresses fundamental questions about what it means to be human and our place in the universe, referencing scientific insights alongside philosophical discourse. The text examines various levels of existence, from inorganic and organic life to the spiritual dimensions of human beings, intertwining concepts of life-energy and spirit. Frings' translation brings Scheler's influential ideas into contemporary philosophical discussions, bridging continental and analytic traditions.