"Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are."

José Ortega y Gasset (1883 - 1955)
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About José Ortega y Gasset

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.

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