by Pascal Bruckner · Siruela · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788418436635
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In this lucid essay, the renowned philosopher Pascal Bruckner explores how scientific advances have transformed our perception of time and longevity. Since the mid-20th century, life expectancy has increased significantly, raising new questions about how we want to live and how to face the great questions of existence. Bruckner bases his reflections on statistics, literature, art, and history, proposing a philosophy of longevity based on resolution and acceptance, inviting us to live this extra life in the best possible way.
Pascal Bruckner is a French writer, one of the "New Philosophers" who came to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. Much of his work has been devoted to critiques of French society and culture.
