Ortega y Gasset
Definition
Proper noun: - A Spanish philosopher and essayist: Ortega y Gasset refers to José Ortega y Gasset, a prominent 20th-century Spanish philosopher and intellectual. He is known for his influential writings on history, reason, and mass society, and for advocating for the role of an intellectual elite in cultural and political leadership.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The philosophy of Ortega y Gasset emphasizes the individual's vital reason and historical circumstance.
- We studied Ortega y Gasset's concept of "the revolt of the masses" in my political theory class.
Advanced Usage
- "Orteguian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the ideas of Ortega y Gasset.
- His analysis of modern culture has a distinctly Orteguian perspective.
Variants and Related Words
- Orteguianism (n): The body of thought or philosophy associated with Ortega y Gasset.
- Orteguianism places great importance on the individual's perspective within their historical reality.
Synonyms
- Philosopher: A person engaged in the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values.
- Essayist: A writer of essays, especially on philosophical or cultural topics.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "The revolt of the masses": A famous phrase and book title by Ortega y Gasset, describing his critique of the rise of mass-man and the decline of intellectual standards in modern society.
- His lecture touched on themes reminiscent of Ortega y Gasset's "the revolt of the masses".
Noun
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Spanish philosopher who advocated leadership by an intellectual elite (1883-1955)
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