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.
Heritage
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.
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.
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.