An Approach to Ortega’s Ratiovitalism

Abstract

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset proposed a new model of rationality through which it could be possible to think the world and approximate to the truth. This rationality surpasses the logical-mathematical reason that ruled Modernity, including life, history and spontaneity: the vital reason. In this research, vital reason’s foundation will be explained, as well as the connection that exists between rationalism and revolution.