“A fascinating mystery of nature is manifested in the universal fact of hunting: the inexorable hierarchy among living beings. Every animal is in a relationship of superiority or inferiority with regard to every other. Strict equality is exceedingly improbable and anomalous.”
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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