Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez
Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez (September 17, 1915 – July 8, 2011) was a Spanish-born Mexican philosopher, writer and professor born in Algeciras, Andalucia.
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Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez

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- Born
- September 17, 1915
- Birthplace
- Algeciras, Andalucia
- Died
- 8 July 2011
- Education
- University of Madrid
- Awards
- * National Prize for Arts and Sciences
- Nationality
- Spain · Mexico
- Occupation
- philosopher · university teacher · literary critic · writer
- Honours
- National Prize for Arts and Sciences · Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise · honorary doctorate of the National University of Distance Education · honorary doctorate of the University of Cadiz · honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense · Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit
- Languages
- Spanish
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Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez (September 17, 1915 – July 8, 2011) was a Spanish-born Mexican philosopher, writer and professor born in Algeciras, Andalucia.
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Biography
Biography
Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez studied at National Autonomous University of Mexico and Complutense University of Madrid. The recorded working language is Spanish. Employment is recorded with National Autonomous University of Mexico and Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. Distinctions recorded are National Prize for Arts and Sciences, Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, honorary doctorate of the National University of Distance Education and honorary doctorate of the University of Cadiz.
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• Born — September 17, 1915 • Birthplace — Algeciras, Andalucia • Died — 8 July 2011 • Education — University of Madrid • Alma Mater — National Autonomous University of Mexico • Discipline — Philosophy • Work Institutions — National Autonomous University of Mexico • Main Interests — Marxism • Notable Works — The Aesthetic Ideas of Marx • Awards — * National Prize for Arts and Sciences • Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise • Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit • Thesis Title — Filosofía de la praxis
Biography
Biography
In 1935 Sánchez started studying at the University of Madrid. Vázquez emigrated to Mexico in 1939 with thousands of other intellectuals, scientists and artists following the defeat of the Republic in the Spanish Civil War, in which he participated as editor of the central publication of the Juventudes Socialistas Unificadas (JSU) “Ahora”. Sánchez returned to Mexico City in 1943 where he continued his studies at the School of Philosophy and Letters of the UNAM, achieving a masters in Literature and Philosophy and a doctorate in philosophy. He was appointed a full-time professor of aesthetics and philosophy at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in 1959, becoming a professor emeritus of the university in 1985. He embraced Marxism, although an open, renovating, critical and non-dogmatic version of it. His fresh interpretation of Marxism ran parallel to that of the Frankfurt School. In fact, The Philosophy of Praxis was published at around the same time as Herbert Marcuse was writing his One Dimensional Man. In regard to ethics, he opposed normativism. In 2008 he published Incursiones literarias, a work of literary and artistic criticism. He died in Mexico City on July 8, 2011, aged 95.
Other works
Other works
• Recollections and Reflections of an Exile (1997) – Memoirs • Poetry (2005) – idem • Incursiones literarias (2008) – Literary and artistic criticism.
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Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez is recorded with the occupation university teacher. Recorded with the occupation non-fiction writer. Recorded with the occupation literary critic. Recorded as having studied at National Autonomous University of Mexico and Complutense University of Madrid.
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1915
Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez was born on 17 September 1915.
2011
Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez died at Mexico City.
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Algeciras.
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Mexico City.
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Philosophical works
• The Aesthetic Ideas of Marx (1965) • The Philosophy of Praxis (1967) • Rousseau in Mexico (The Philosophy of Rousseau and the Ideology of Independence) (1969) • Aesthetics and Marxism (1970) • Anthology. Texts of Aesthetics and Theory of Art (1972) • Art and Society: Essays in Marxist Aesthetics (1973) • From Scientific Socialism to Utopian Socialism (1975).
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Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez received National Prize for Arts and Sciences, Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, honorary doctorate of the National University of Distance Education, honorary doctorate of the University of Cadiz, honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense and Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit.
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scholarly publication
- 1 The Life and Work of Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez, Critical Marxism in Mexico, 2015
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2015
- Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez: De España a México y de la poesía a la filosofía de la praxis, Estética y filosofía de la praxis. Homenaje a Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez, 2021
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q365193: Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez
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- “Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Awards and recognition
In 1985, he received the 'Universidad Nacional' award by his alma mater the National Autonomous University of Mexico. he was also awarded the 'Gran cruz de Alfonso X, el Sabio' from the Spanish Ministry of Culture, 'Placa de Oro' from the provincial council of Cádiz and the recognition as 'Distinguished teacher of Mexico City' from the Government of Mexico City. The Universidad Autónoma de Puebla and the Fundación de Investigaciones Marxistas of Madrid founded chairs named after him. A plaque was unveiled in his honor at the Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades Plantel Sur in Mexico City and a street in Algeciras, Cádiz, has been named after him since 2000. In 2002 was awarded the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in the History, Social Sciences, and Philosophy category. Sánchez held honorary doctoral degrees from the Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (1985), the University of Cádiz (Spain, 1987), National University of Distance Education (Spain, 1993), Autonomous University of Nuevo León (1994), National Autonomous University of Mexico (1998) and Complutense University of Madrid (2000).
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The authorities additionally record the headings Adolfo Sanchez Vazquez and Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez. His recorded language was Spanish. He was employed by National Autonomous University of Mexico and Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. He belonged to Unified Socialist Youth. Connected to 1 other published record in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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