{"title":"Bento Prado, Jr.","description":"\u003cp\u003eBento Prado, Jr. is a distinguished figure in the realms of philosophy and psychology, known for his insightful writings that explore the complexities of the human mind and perception. His works invite readers to contemplate profound themes surrounding error, illusion, and madness, offering a rich tapestry of ideas that challenge conventional thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrado's book, \u003cem\u003eError\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the nature of mistakes and their role in human cognition, urging readers to reconsider the commonplace errors we often overlook. In \u003cem\u003eIllusion\u003c\/em\u003e, he explores the fragile boundary between reality and perception, encouraging a deeper understanding of how our senses shape our experiences. \u003cem\u003eMadness\u003c\/em\u003e provides an intriguing examination of the mind's fringes, addressing the thin line between sanity and insanity with both sensitivity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of Bento Prado, Jr.'s works is essential for anyone fascinated by the philosophical underpinnings of human thought and the psychological frameworks that construct our understanding of reality. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, Prado's writing offers compelling insights that will stimulate your intellectual curiosity and expand your perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"error-illusion-madness-by-bento-prado-jr-9781509537051","title":"Error, Illusion, Madness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book makes available in English the work of one of the most important Brazilian philosophers and intellectuals of the twentieth century. First published in 2004, \u003cem\u003eError, Illusion, Madness\u003c\/em\u003e is an original contribution to the debate about the nature and role of the subject and its forms of expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a context where the category of the subject was being at once dismissed by structuralist and post-structuralist thinkers and sidelined by the intersubjective turn of critical theory, Bento Prado Jr.’s book represented a unique intellectual intervention. He mobilised authors as diverse as Wittgenstein and Deleuze to formulate a notion of the subject as both a critique of identity and an affirmation of difference, a notion that dismantled the foundational character usually associated with this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, Bento Prado Jr. opened up a new and distinctive kind of critical thinking that emphasised subjectivity while avoiding both foundationalism and relativism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis important book will be of great interest to those working in philosophy, critical theory, cultural theory, and Latin American studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000608440556,"sku":"9781509537051","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12392763482725.jpg?v=1763288906"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bento-prado-jr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}