The Intimate Resistance
Published on 15. November 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-913744-08-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Intimate Resistance is a keen, deeply beautiful reflection on the human condition. The author explains how
we ourselves can warm, protect and guide those around us. "The intimate resistance is the name for an experience belonging to a state of proximity; a state cannot be visited in one day, but rather habitually. Today, to remain in this state is by no means simple. Proximity cannot be measured in metres or centimetres. Its opposite is not distance, but rather the ubiquitous monotony of a world dominated by technology. What is clear is that day to day and home life are essential ways of experiencing proximity."
we ourselves can warm, protect and guide those around us. "The intimate resistance is the name for an experience belonging to a state of proximity; a state cannot be visited in one day, but rather habitually. Today, to remain in this state is by no means simple. Proximity cannot be measured in metres or centimetres. Its opposite is not distance, but rather the ubiquitous monotony of a world dominated by technology. What is clear is that day to day and home life are essential ways of experiencing proximity."
Reviews / Votes
"Against our compulsive immediateness and hyperconnectivity, against permanent public exposition and dispersion, Esquirol proposes the pausing, talking clearing, proximity, difference, reflection, the reinvention ofthe gaze, the return to thought."
Josep Massot, La Vanguardia
"It's one of those books that will never go out of fashion and I dare say that his reflections will serve as a reference for future generations."
Lluis Foix, El Punt Avui
"A captivating essay that focusses on stimulating, intentional reflection. And, very importantly, it is magnificently
written. Don't miss it."
Guillem Pufarre, El Temps
"A philosophical essay, as deep as it is entertaining, that promotes fundamental values."
Josep Maria Ripoll, Serra d'Or
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
197 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913744-08-3 (9781913744083)
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Persons
Josep Maria Esquirol Calaf (Mediona, 1963), is a philosopher, essayist and professor of philosopher and the University of Barcelona. He is the author of numerous acclaimed books in his field. The Intimate Resistance, winner of the City of Barcelona Prize (2015) and the National Essay Award (2016) is his best-known and most successful book.