The Philosophy of Ortega y Gasset Reevaluated

Ortega y Gasset's philosophy is surveyed and reevaluated, revealing his Neokantian training, discovery of Husserl's phenomenology, and original contributions to philosophy. His Complete Works, published in 2010, has renewed interest in his work, and this book provides scholarship on his content in English.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 173 pages
Publication date: 10 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The present text delves into a comprehensive survey and re-evaluation of the profound and multifaceted philosophy of Ortega y Gasset. Within its chapters, the reader is granted a glimpse into the most significant aspects of his historical journey, encompassing his Neokantian training in Germany and his profound encounter with Husserl's phenomenology around 1912. Furthermore, the work explores Ortega's original contributions to philosophy, namely his concept of vital and historical reason, as well as the cultural and educational mission he proposed to achieve.

While the Spanish – and to a certain extent European – context served as the backdrop from which Ortega's work emerged, it is important to note that his scope transcends geographical boundaries. He firmly believed that universal truths can only arise from the intricate particulars in which they are embedded. The 2010 publication of a critical edition of his Complete Works, which made numerous unpublished manuscripts accessible to a global audience, has sparked a renewed interest among students and researchers in Ortega. This book stands as a unique resource, offering comprehensive scholarship on his content in English, thereby contributing to the ongoing exploration and appreciation of his philosophical ideas.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030792510
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021