Del sentimiento trágico de la vida
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"Del sentimiento trágico de la vida" by Miguel de Unamuno is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the human experience, exploring profound themes such as existence, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. Unamuno focuses on the tangible human condition, the duality of feeling and reason, and the essence of individual identity, presenting a perspective of life as a tragic struggle. The opening of the work introduces Unamuno's exploration of the human condition, emphasizing the significance of the individual and the dilemma of existence involving mortality and desire for immortality. He critiques abstract philosophical concepts that disregard the inherent suffering and emotions tied to real life. The author illustrates how various philosophers, while pursuing theoretical knowledge, overlook the vital emotional and existential challenges that define the human experience. Unamuno argues that this "tragic feeling of life" is a universal sentiment that should guide our understanding of philosophy and existence, creating a tension between the individual's rational thoughts and primal emotional needs.
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Wikipedia page about this book: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_sentimiento_tr%C3%A1gico_de_la_vida
