The rise of Costa Rican humanist thought at the dawn of the 20th century

 

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Forfatter: Mora Arias, Jaime Nazario
Format: artículo original
Status:Versión publicada
Fecha de Publicación:2026
Beskrivelse:The 19th and 20th centuries in Costa Rica witnessed a profound cultural and intellectual transformation. Modernization, driven by innovations such as the railway, radio, and other technological advances, reshaped the country both urbanistically and culturally. The establishment of the University of Costa Rica and a series of legal reforms laid the foundations of the modern nation, influenced by social and political movements that sought social justice and democracy. While modernization introduced new values and consumerism, it also exposed the shortcomings of the liberal model. As Costa Rica sought to emancipate itself from European thought and forge its own cultural identity, prominent figures emerged who embodied Costa Rican humanist thought. Among them were Manuel González Zeledón and Roberto Brenes Mesén, who, together with Joaquín García Monge, Carmen Lyra, and Omar Dengo, shaped the country's literary, educational, and philosophical landscape.
País:Portal de Revistas UNA
Institution:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Sprog:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:www.revistas.una.ac.cr:article/22813
Online adgang:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/nuevohumanismo/article/view/22813
Palabra clave:History
Latin American Thought
Costa Rica
pensamiento latinoamericano
historia
Pensamento Latino-Americano
História