Ortega y Gasset’s Philosophy: Vitalism, Historicism, and Context

I. Historical and Philosophical Context

1. The Problem in Spain

Inevitably, a reference to the Spanish question. After the defeat of 1898 in an unjust and unequal conflict with the U.S., Spanish society fell into pessimism, topically expressed by the Generation of ’98. The fate of philosophical work was a constant concern for these intellectuals. Ortega’s philosophy was oriented towards the Europeanization of Spain and assumed a rupture with the pessimism of ’98.

2. The Republican Solution

We must mention

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EU Environmental Law Evolution and Key Principles

Legal Basis for EU Environmental Action

In the original 1957 treaties, environmental protection was not explicitly mentioned. Early legal bases were derived from interpretations of Article 2 TEU (harmonious development, growth) and Article 100 TEC (now 94). The Single European Act in 1986, specifically Article 130r, 130s, and Title 8 of the TEC, consolidated environmental policy.

Key Legal Instruments:

  • Title XIX of the EC Treaty: Establishes the Department of Environment’s mission, including resource
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Centralization, Decentralization, and Venezuelan Geopolitics

Centralization

  • Centralization occurs when the upper body has all functions, jurisdiction, and control of public administration.

Characteristics of Centralization

  • A higher body concentrates all functions and competence.
  • Other government bodies lack functional autonomy and cannot make public decisions.

Decentralization

  • Decentralization is assigning competence to another public administration body for specific solutions.

Characteristics of Government Decentralization

  • Competence is not solely in a higher body.
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Understanding the Spanish Job Market and Career Development

Job Market Overview

The job market is where employers and job seekers meet. Offerors are companies and public administrations offering employment. Plaintiffs are individuals aged 16 or older seeking employment or a career change. Full employment occurs when supply and demand are balanced.

Labor Market Composition

The EPA (Labor Force Survey) by INE provides data on the labor market, classifying the population into:

  • Inactive: Individuals aged 16+ not in the active workforce (e.g., retirees).
  • Active: Individuals
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China’s Political Evolution & Europe’s Nation-Building Challenges

China’s Political Evolution: Crisis and Transition (1976)

China’s internal political development presents two unique aspects. Amid political exhaustion and internal divisions, the analysis must focus on both power struggles and political direction. Mao’s image, once revered, began to decline by the 1960s. Constant revisions to his programs led to the Cultural Revolution, an attempt to revive the early revolutionary fervor of the Chinese Communist Party.

These years saw the formation of political blocs

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Human Development and Learning: Growth and Adaptation

Human Development

Human development is the acquisition by individuals, communities, and institutions of the capacity to participate effectively in building a prosperous global civilization, both materially and spiritually.

Human Development is the freedom and formation of human capabilities, expanding the range of things people can do and can be.

Perspectives on Human Development

For economics, economic growth leads to development. For psychology, human development occurs through integrations and coordination

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