Description
WORKS I
Book Summary
This first volume of the Works of Félix Varela brings together the fundamental texts of the 19th-century Cuban thinker, focusing on his educational philosophy. The reader will find a selection of his most representative writings, such as Institutions of Eclectic Philosophy and Lessons in Philosophy, which reveal his analytical and explanatory vision of pedagogy, influenced by the Enlightenment. The work offers a profound look at the ethical, philosophical, and patriotic postulates that made Varela a key figure in the forging of the Cuban nation.
What is it about?
The volume is structured into four parts that address the core of Félix Varela's thought. The first part presents his Eclectic Philosophy, where he outlines a system that integrates various currents of knowledge. The second gathers his thought between 1816 and 1819, a period of intense intellectual production. The third part includes the Lessons in Philosophy and other philosophical writings, where he develops his pedagogical method. Finally, the fourth part contains the Philosophical Miscellany of 1819. Through these texts, Varela articulates a conception of the common good based on dignity, well-being, justice, and social commitment, merging theological-liberal foundations with a liberating national project for Cuba.
Main Themes
- Eclectic philosophy and its pedagogical application
- Enlightenment thought in the 19th-century Cuban context
- Ethics of the common good and social commitment
- Relationship between religious beliefs, moral values, and ideas of liberty and equality
- Forging of the Cuban national identity through philosophical and patriotic postulates
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and researchers of philosophy, Cuban history, and Latin American thought. It is also of interest to readers who wish to explore the intellectual roots of the Cuban nation and understand the work of one of its primary builders. It is an essential read for those dedicated to the study of pedagogy, ethics, and political philosophy of the 19th century.
What this book contributes
- Direct access to the foundational texts of Félix Varela's philosophical and pedagogical thought.
- Understanding of the synthesis between Enlightenment, theology, and the national project in 19th-century Cuba.
- Tools for analyzing the evolution of the ethics of the common good and social commitment in the Hispanic-American context.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Varela, Félix
- Publisher: LINKGUA
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSIC TEXTS
- Collection: HISTORY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2017
- Number of pages: 470
- Weight: 552 g
Editorial Assessment
This edition of Works I by Félix Varela is of great value to the specialized public, bringing together in a single volume the key texts of his educational and ethical philosophy. The work allows for an appreciation of the coherence of a thought that integrates the Enlightenment tradition with a patriotic and liberating vision, offering a solid foundation for the study of Cuba's intellectual history. Its pocket format facilitates consultation, and the selection of content makes it an indispensable reference for understanding Varela's figure as a builder of the Cuban nation.