1st edition: Stylo-México, 1948 Size: 9.45 in x 6.69 in Series: Coediciones MSRP $22.95 By the same author Regreso de las carabelas Leopoldo Zea Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Sentido de la difusión cultural latinoamericana Leopoldo Zea Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México José Gaos. El transterrado Leopoldo Zea Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Ensayos sobre filosofía en la hist oria Essays on Philosophy in History Leopoldo Zea “One of the master’s in the area of the history of ideas” José Gaos • This work constitutes an unequaled introductory synthesis of Mexican philosophy • Works by Leopoldo Zea have been translated to English, German, French, Italian, Croatian, Rumanian, Russian, Polish, and Japanese • Leopoldo Zea’s career has been praised by José Gaos, Octavio Paz, Ramón Xirau, Mauricio Beuchot, and Tzvi Medin Ensayos sobre filosofía en la historia gathers together the work of the author from his youth onward and anticipates the richness of an essential text not only in Hispanic America, but also in Western philosophy. This book provides an in-depth look at the themes and passions that Leopoldo Zea developed in his ample trajectory from Greek philosophy and the philosophy of history to the philosophy in Mexico and Latin America. At the same time, it provides a profound encounter with the author’s deepest roots, making it a perfect introduction to his political thinking. About the author Today, Leopoldo Zea Aguilar (Mexico City, 1912-2003) is recognized as a key figure in Latin American philosophy. His writings on Mexican Positivism and the History of Ideas in Latin America received significant recognition, such as the Gabriela Mistral Inter-American Culture Prize (1987), the National Prize for the Sciences and Arts (1980), Honoris Causa Doctorates from the University of Paris and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (1985), where he was an academic and scholar emeritus until his death. His book, El positivismo en México (1945), has been acclaimed a classic in the history of ideas in Latin America. Author’s Awards Ciencias y Artes Award by Mexican Goverment Doctor Honoris Causa by Lomonosov Moscow State University Doctor Honoris Causa Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense Doctor Honoris Causa by Universidad de Santiago de Chile Doctor Honoris Causa by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México “Gabriela Mistral” Interamerican Award of Culture by OEA Belisario Domínguez Medall Granted by the Senado of México Readership • History, Philosophy, and Latin American Studies students • Philosophers and Historians • Historians of Ideas and Philosophy 16 www.libros.unam.mx History and philosophy
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