Miguel de Unamuno: An understanding of his thought in agony and death

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the problem of agony and death in the work of Miguel de Unamuno, how two undeniable aspects in a man’s life the foundation of philosophizing and existence. The fierce struggle against death will bring into account an undeniable doubt that will be present along a human being’s life, furthermore, several survival alternatives will be presented by Unamuno, for whom they did not represent a final solution.

Keywords

• agonía
• muerte
• Unamuno
• pervivencia
• vida