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Enrique Dussel
Philosopher

Enrique Dussel

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Developing a philosophy of liberation centred on people excluded by dominant systems.

Philosophy of Liberation · Ethics of Liberation

Born
24 December 1934
Birthplace
La Paz, Argentina
Died
5 November 2023

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Enrique Dussel

Enrique Dussel was an Argentine-Mexican philosopher, historian and theologian. He questioned accounts of modernity that treated European experience as universal.

Early life

Argentina

Studied philosophy at the National University of Cuyo.

Further study

Completed advanced work in philosophy, history and theology in Europe.

Career

  1. 1960s

    Teaching

    Returned to academic work in Argentina.

  2. 1975

    Exile

    Moved to Mexico after threats and an attack on his home.

  3. 1977 onward

    Liberation philosophy

    Published major works on ethics and political thought.

  4. 2013–2014

    University leadership

    Served as interim rector of the Autonomous University of Mexico City.

Selected work

Philosophy of Liberation

Set out his central philosophical approach.

Ethics of Liberation

Developed an ethics concerned with excluded people.

Twenty Theses on Politics

Presented a concise account of political power and responsibility.

Beyond work

Languages and labour

Spent time learning Arabic and Hebrew and doing manual work in the Middle East.

Exile and belonging

Made Mexico his home and became a Mexican citizen.

Sources & photo creditLife, career and references ↗Biography and contributions ↗

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