Spanish existentialism

Spanish existentialism is a philosophical movement that explores individual existence, freedom, and responsibility within the context of Spain’s unique historical and cultural background. It emphasizes personal choice amid societal constraints, highlighting themes like authentic selfhood and the search for meaning in a complex world. Influenced by European existentialists like Sartre and Heidegger, Spanish thinkers, such as José Ortega y Gasset and Miguel de Unamuno, incorporated local issues like identity, faith, and political upheaval, fostering a distinctive approach that blends universal existential concerns with Spain’s social and spiritual identity.