“Life is a terrible conflict, a grandiose and atrocious confluence. Hunting submerges man deliberately in that formidable mystery and therefore contains something of religious rite and emotion in which homage is paid to what is divine, transcendent, and in the laws of Nature.”
Quote by Jose Ortega y Gasset
Work
Meditations on Hunting
This book delves into the complexities and ethics of hunting, examining its role in nature, culture, and personal growth through a series of reflective essays and narratives. more
Author
Jose Ortega y Gasset
Jose Ortega y Gasset was a Spanish philosopher born on May 9, 1883, and died on October 18, 1955. He is known for his work in the philosophy of knowledge and culture, and for his analysis of the nature of man and society. more
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