Miguel de Unamuno This Spanish author, philosopher, and educator was a predecessor of existential philosophy whose life works proved very influential in the early 20th century Spain. The main themes in his works contrasted between reason and Christian faith, and the tragedy of death in a man's life, in which reason offers no consolation. "He combines the imperious, warrior-like vitality ... and a rational explanation of God. He now turned his attention to the individual person and inner struggles. Unamuno once stated, "Wisdom is to science what death is to life or, if you will, wisdom is to ...

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