The Role of Science in Miguel de Unamuno’s Thought on Spain’s Identity and International Mission

Abstract

Science plays a relevant part in Miguel de Unamuno’s thought. It often appears in relation to the consideration of Spain’s national identity and its role towards the other European nations. The present article deals with this convergence of the scientific, national and international dimensions in Unamuno’s discourse. Through the analysis of various national and international publications and the role played by different relations and historical events, it offers a study of the development of the thought that the Basque intellectual shaped around science and its relationship with Spain’s national identity and its international mission.