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On the Shoulders of Giants " Readings and Reflections on the Legacy of Philosophy and Literature "
Translated and commented by: Ahmed El-Zenati
يأخذنا المترجم والكاتب أحمد الزناتي في كتابه "فوق أكتاف العمالقة" في رحلة أدبية وفلسفية ممتعة عبر الزمن؛ ليلتقي القارئ بفيوض من أفكار وإسهامات كبار الفلاسفة والمفكرين والكُتّاب الذين شكلوا وجدان الفكر الإنساني (من أمثال سقراط، وأومبرتو إيكو، وخورخي لويس بورخيس، وسلافوي جيجيك، وتيزر أوزلو، وغيرهم). An inspiring intellectual voyage taking readers on a journey through the ideas of great thinkers and writers, demonstrating how their wisdom continues to illuminate modern human consciousness.
About this book
In "On the Shoulders of Giants", author and translator Ahmed El-Zenati guides readers through an engaging journey across intellectual history, exploring the minds of legendary philosophers, essayists, and authors.
Combining literary storytelling with philosophical reflection, the book connects classical wisdom (from thinkers like Socrates to modern icons like Umberto Eco, Jorge Luis Borges, and Slavoj Žižek) with the dilemmas of contemporary existence. Written in an elegant and accessible style, El-Zenati demonstrates that human knowledge is a continuous chain, and by standing on the shoulders of these intellectual giants, we gain a deeper and clearer view of ourselves and our world.
Combining literary storytelling with philosophical reflection, the book connects classical wisdom (from thinkers like Socrates to modern icons like Umberto Eco, Jorge Luis Borges, and Slavoj Žižek) with the dilemmas of contemporary existence. Written in an elegant and accessible style, El-Zenati demonstrates that human knowledge is a continuous chain, and by standing on the shoulders of these intellectual giants, we gain a deeper and clearer view of ourselves and our world.
Why read it?
Read this book to explore the world of great thinkers through a warm, engaging narrative that bridges classical philosophy and modern literature.
Who is it for?
Essential for philosophy enthusiasts, lovers of literary essays, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in intellectual history.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9781958320662
ISBN-10
1958320668
Page count
216
Age rating
General