Description
Manuel Sacristán
Book Summary
This essay offers a rigorous and updated approach to the figure and work of Manuel Sacristán (1925-1985), one of the most influential and complex thinkers on the 20th-century Spanish intellectual scene. The authors analyze his philosophical, political, and literary legacy, demonstrating the relevance of his critical thought and his contribution to contemporary Western philosophy. An essential work for understanding the keys to Marxism in Spain and the evolution of social and political thought.
What is it about?
The book examines the intellectual trajectory of Manuel Sacristán, from his early writings to his consolidation as a Marxist philosopher and translator of key works. It addresses his reflections on dialectics, formal logic, the philosophy of science, and the critique of capitalism, as well as his role in the renewal of left-wing thought in Spain. The authors contextualize his work within the framework of Western philosophy in the first half of the 20th century and analyze his influence on subsequent generations. His work as a translator and disseminator of authors such as Marx, Gramsci, and Lukács is highlighted, as is his commitment to a philosophy engaged with social transformation.
Main Topics
- Marxist philosophy and critical thought in Spain
- Philosophy of science and formal logic
- Analysis of dialectical and historical materialism
- Translation and reception of German philosophy in the Hispanic world
- Relationship between philosophy, politics, and social commitment
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of philosophy, the history of thought, and the social sciences, as well as readers interested in the evolution of Marxism in Spain and in the figure of Manuel Sacristán as a key intellectual of the 20th century. It is also of great use to those who wish to delve into contemporary Western philosophy and social and political criticism.
What this book contributes
- A complete and updated vision of Manuel Sacristán's thought, based on the analysis of his available writings.
- Contextualization of his work within the framework of Western philosophy and 20th-century critical thought.
- Keys to understanding the reception of Marxism in Spain and its intellectual evolution.
- Tools for addressing the relationship between philosophy, science, and politics from a critical perspective.
- A reflection on the relevance of Sacristán's legacy in contemporary philosophical and social debate.
Technical Data
- Author: Jacobo Muñoz Veiga, Francisco José Martín Cabrero
- Publisher: Biblioteca Nueva
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Biography: religious and spiritual, literary essays, philosophy, Western philosophy c. 1900-, social and political philosophy
- Collection: Pensar en Español
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: June 2017
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 302 g
Editorial Review
This is a reference work for those who wish to delve into the thought of Manuel Sacristán from a rigorous and updated perspective. The authors manage to synthesize the complexity of his philosophical and political legacy, offering interpretive keys that allow for an understanding of his relevance in the context of Western philosophy. A book that will undoubtedly interest both specialists and readers curious about Spain's intellectual history and critical thought.