“The best thing about this text is its originality. It is the first time that we are given explanations of what the ancient Mexicans were thinking, not through rumors, nor deducing anything, but by presenting their own words, in their own language. Undoubtedly, this book will not be forgotten” • Miguel León-Portilla is an internationally-recognized authority in the area of Náhuatl culture and thought • La filosofía náhuatl is an international reference work about the philosophical thought of the early inhabitants of Mexico • The book includes an appendix with original texts, a brief philosophical vocabulary in Náhuatl, analytical indexes, and illustrations About the author Miguel León-Portilla (Mexico City, 1926) is the most distinguished specialist and proponent of Náhuatl thought in Mexico and Ibero-America. He received the Doctorate of Philosophy from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, where he has been a professor since 1957. He is also Emeritus Scholar of the Institute of Historical Research. He has been named Doctor Honoris Causa in numerous universitities, and in 1981 he received the National Prize for Social Sciences, History, and Philosophy, as well as the 2014 Bernardino de Sahagún Medal, among other honors. Particularly outstanding from his vast array of publications are Trece poetas del mundo azteca (1967, 1978) Thirteen Poets of the Aztec World, El reverso de la Conquista (1964, 1998) The Conquest in Reverse, and Introducción a la cosmografía y las cuatro navegaciones de Américo Vespucio (2007) Introduction to the Cosmography and the Four Navegations by Amerigo Vespucci. “Thanks to Miguel León-Portilla, the roots and cultural treasures of Mexico are today uncovered for the world to see” —Juan Ramón de la Fuente “Miguel León-Portilla is an avid worker, tireless digger, tracker, mind reader, discoverer of essential roots, a highly productive builder, and rebuilder. His works are imbued by the poetry of truth, deservedly awarded for his perseverance, and lucidity “ —Agustín Yáñez Ángel María Garibay Author’s Awards Researcher Emeritus Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Member of the Mexican Academy of History and El Colegio Nacional. National Award for Social Sciences, History and Philosophy, 1981. Belisario Domínguez Medall Senado de la República, 1995. Menéndez Pelayo Internacional Award, 2001 Recognition University Merit, 2007. Living Legend Award, 2013. Bernardino de Sahagún Medall, 2014. 5 UNAM Foreign Rights 2014
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