Emilio Uranga’s Analysis of Mexican Being : A Translation and Critical Introduction

Emilio Uranga, a founding member of the famed el grupo Hiperión, devoted his life to characterizing the nuances and uniqueness of Mexican existence. His landmark book, Análisis del ser del mexicano became an instant classic. This is the first English translation of the work, which, accompanied by a comprehensive introduction, features: • Key moments in the development of 20th century Mexican philosophy up to the writing of Uranga’s text • A detailed overview of the translated text and its most significant movements • Discussion of Uranga’s relevance to contemporary debates in the phenomenology of culture, decolonial philosophy, phenomenology, and Latin American philosophy itself • Considerations of Uranga’s “ontology,” and how he justified his project by appealing to 20th-century Mexican poetry and existential phenomenology Reading Uranga’s brilliant words expertly translated and introduced by Carlos Alberto Sánchez finally allows us to understand why this Mexican philosopher is considered one of the most fearless and original thinkers of the 20th century. "Providing the first English translation of Análisis del ser del mexicano, this book features a full biography of Uranga, a detailed overview of the translated text, and discussion of Uranga's relevance to contemporary debates in the phenomenology of culture, the philosophy of liberation, Latin American philosophy and phenomenology itself. Reading Uranga's brilliant words expertly translated and introduced by Carlos Alberto Sánchez finally allows us to understand why this Mexican philosopher is considered one of the most fearless and original thinkers of the 20th century"-- Provided by publisher "Providing the first English translation of Ana lisis del ser del mexicano, this book features a full biography of Uranga, a detailed overview of the translated text, and discussion of Uranga's relevance to contemporary debates in the phenomenology of culture, the philosophy of liberation, Latin American philosophy and phenomenology itself. Reading Uranga's brilliant words expertly translated and introduced by Carlos Alberto Sa nchez finally allows us to understand why this Mexican philosopher is considered one of the most fearless and original thinkers of the 20th century"-- Cover Half Title Series Title Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Note on Translation Part One Critical Introduction 1 Prolegomena to Analysis of Mexican Being 2 Analysis of Mexican Being: A Reading 3 Key Concepts Part Two Translation: Analysis of Mexican Being I. Introduction II. Philosophy III. History IV. Poetry Notes 1. Prolegomena to Analysis of Mexican Being 2. Analysis of Mexican Being: A Reading 3. Key Concepts I. Introduction II. Philosophy III. History IV. Poetry Annotated Bibliography Index