Aniquilação: genealogia da crítica de Maria Zambrano ao pensamento ocidental

Abstract

The respective dissertation aims to reconstruct the criticism of the Spanish philosopher Maria Zambrano to Western thought, based on the following question: what are the ontological and epistemological principles that are inherent in the ethical and political crisis of the twentieth century, with the world wars and the rise of authoritarianism and of totalitarianism as a consequence? In this way, the respective dissertation consists of a systematization, which took place through historical-biographical research, in which it is elucidated from the historical, political and philosophical overview, where Zambranian thought is situated, as well as, it allows for the systematic analysis and reorganization of the philosopher's writings and arguments; the identification of the thematic axes in the stages of his work and thought (critical or negative and affirmative or positive); finally, leading to the identification and exposition of the ontological and epistemological principles that culminate in the crisis. That said, the present dissertation exposes the different layers of Zambranian thought, starting from his concern with the ethical and political dimension, advancing to his metaphysical and epistemological criticism, revealing his contribution both to the aforementioned areas of knowledge, and to philosophical aesthetics, in addition to promote the dissemination of the Spanish philosopher in Brazil.