Gianni Vattimo Libri

Exploring the philosophical interplay between Nietzsche and Heidegger, this work presents an innovative interpretation that lays the groundwork for Vattimo's idea of weak thought. It delves into the nuances of their ideas, examining how their existential and ontological perspectives challenge traditional notions of strength in philosophy. The text invites readers to reconsider the implications of weakness as a potent philosophical stance, enriching contemporary discourse on postmodern thought.

In The Transparent Society Vattimo develops his own distinctive views on postmodernism and its philosophical and cultural relevance. Vattimo argues that the post--modern condition is linked to the development of the mass media and the diffusion of systems of communication.

Separating communism from its metaphysical foundations, which include an abiding faith in the immutable laws of history and an almost holy conception of the proletariat, the authors recast Marx's theories at a time when capitalism's metaphysical moorings are buckling

In this engaging book, Gianni Vattimo explores the theme of faith and religion which underlies much of his work.