Publications
This space brings together articles, reports, and materials of interest produced by Escuela Hispánica and its collaborators. It is an open and growing repository, designed to disseminate ideas, reflections, and academic resources that inspire cultural and social debate.
Recent Publications
Echo of Salamanca
From the “Echo of Salamanca” colloquium (Antigua, Guatemala), three takeaways: the primacy of attitude and method, the Catholic et-et synthesis, and cultural openness grounded in human dignity.
In Defence of Hispanic America
Hispanic America versus Latin America: a historical and cultural review of the term reveals how Spain and Portugal shaped the region’s identity. This analysis challenges the inaccuracy of “Latin America” and proposes Hispanic America and Ibero-America as alternatives that faithfully reflect the Spanish and Portuguese legacy, strengthening cultural unity and transatlantic ties.
On Puerto Rico and Its Links with the School of Salamanca
Explore the historical ties between Puerto Rico and the School of Salamanca. From the legacy of Pope Leo XIII to the influence on higher education and the island’s Hispanic identity, this article examines how the principles of liberty and natural law shaped Puerto Rico’s culture, economy, and politics, with enduring relevance today.
Growing Up with Vargas Llosa
A tribute to the literary, intellectual, and political legacy of Mario Vargas Llosa, whose work reshaped the way Peru was seen and projected it to the world. This article reflects on the key lessons he left behind: the pursuit of universality from Peruvian experience, the firm defence of liberal democracy, and the commitment to national reconciliation.
The Hispanic Agitation
An essay by Manuel Lucena Giraldo exploring historical memory, cultural heritage, and the contemporary challenges of the Hispanic world. From the global reach of the Spanish monarchy to the fragmentation of its elites, the author examines the shared roots and enduring tensions that shape Hispanic identity today.
Salamanca and the New Humanism
A reflection on human dignity, freedom, and the new humanism in light of the Salamanca School’s enduring theological legacy.
The Invisible Hand of the School of Salamanca: Thomas Jefferson and Cervantine Democracy
The influence of the School of Salamanca and Cervantes on Thomas Jefferson reveals how Hispanic literature and thought shaped the foundations of American democracy.
Relevance and Content of Hispanidad
The article examines the relevance of Hispanidad according to Ramiro de Maeztu, its spiritual legacy, and its ideals of freedom, equality, and international community.
The Hispanic Institute is Born
The Hispanic Institute promotes the rediscovery of the shared intellectual legacy of Spain, Portugal and Ibero-America to strengthen cultural ties.