José Ortega y Gasset
1883 - 1955
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Biography
José Ortega y Gasset (1883-1955) was a Spanish philosopher, writer, and essayist known for his contributions to existential philosophy. He was a prominent figure in 20th-century Spanish intellectual thought and founded the influential Revista de Occidente. Ortega y Gasset's works explore themes of human existence, culture, and society, emphasizing individual freedom and responsibility. His philosophical ideas continue to influence modern existentialist and phenomenological thinking.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I am I and my circumstance; and, if I do not save it, I cannot save myself.
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Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are.
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To be surprised, to wonder, is to begin to understand.
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Living is a constant process of deciding what we are going to do.
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We define ourselves in dialogue with others.