Jose Ortega y Gasset

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Spanish philosopher and essayist: José Ortega y Gasset was a prominent 20th-century intellectual known for his works on philosophy, history, and the critique of mass society.
    • An advocate of intellectual elitism: He is particularly noted for his theory that social and cultural progress should be directed by a discerning intellectual minority.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The ideas of José Ortega y Gasset were influential in the development of modern Spanish thought.
    • In his famous work "The Revolt of the Masses," José Ortega y Gasset analyzed the role of the individual in society.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ortega y Gasset's thesis": refers to his central philosophical argument, often concerning the relationship between the individual and the masses, or the concept of "vital reason" ().
    • The professor explained Ortega y Gasset's thesis on the "select minority."
Variants and Related Words
  • Orteguism (n): The philosophical doctrines or ideas associated with José Ortega y Gasset.
    • Orteguism emphasizes historical reason and perspectivism.
Synonyms
  • Philosopher: A person engaged in the study of fundamental truths and principles.
  • Essayist: A writer of essays, especially on philosophical or cultural topics.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "The revolt of the masses": A phrase originating from Ortega y Gasset's most famous book title, used to describe a historical phenomenon where the common populace rejects elite leadership and standards.
    • Some commentators see the current political climate as a modern example of the revolt of the masses.
Noun
  1. Spanish philosopher who advocated leadership by an intellectual elite (1883-1955)

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