Os limites e o valor da democracia em Raul Proença

  • Nuno Manuel Gomes de Carvalho Abreu (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

This report is about the political thought of Raul Proença, or better, about the author reflection on democracy. A man of a fighting spirit, he always positioned himself with those who fight for a more just and a more human society. To develop the quoted objective, we tried to find out about his main politicalphilosophical influences. For that, we focused on the indelible mark of the generation of the 70´s and its prominent figure, Antero de Quental. Not less important was also the striking influence of Teófilo Braga. We also highlighted the appearance of the magazine Seara Nova, in which Proença had a remarkable role while founder and active collaborator. Next, our analysis was centered on his political thought: in a first phase stressing the problems of the republic, and in a second one emphasizing its value. In this chapter we think it became clear that the author, a true democrat, never conformed with the injustice and social disorganization, always wishing a less unfair society, which could guarantee the equality of opportunities to its members. The last part of our dissertation was reserved to the highly current thought of Raul Proença, without forgetting the meaning of democracy nowadays.
Date of Award2012
Original languagePortuguese
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorJosé Gonçalves Gama (Supervisor)

Designation

  • Mestrado em Filosofia

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