: The specific way a human is "installed" in their body, world, and time.
: According to Marías, human beings are deeply embedded in a cultural and historical context that shapes our perceptions and experiences. Lifestyle and entertainment choices, therefore, can be seen as expressions of this cultural and historical situatedness, offering a way to connect with our heritage and the contemporary world.
In his book "Antropología Metafísica" (Metaphysical Anthropology), Marías explores the fundamental questions of human existence, developing a philosophical framework that integrates anthropology, metaphysics, and philosophy. He aims to understand the human person as a unique, dynamic, and relational being.
The way a person is "installed" in the world, always projecting toward the future.
—the root from which all other realities (physical, mathematical, or social) are encountered. Unlike traditional "realism" (which prioritizes things) or "idealism" (which prioritizes ideas), Marías follows Ortega in asserting that the fundamental starting point for any philosophy is the concrete fact of an individual living their life in a specific circumstance. From "What" to "Who"