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published on August 22, 2025
Sergio A. Gallegos-Ordorica

https://doi.org/10.5840/radphilrev2025821157
The Radical Philosophical Thought of Ignacio Ram¨ªrez ¡°El Nigromante¡±
This essay presents the philosophical thought of the ninetenth century Mexican liberal journalist and statesman Ignacio Ram¨ªrez, ¡°El Nigromante.¡± Specifically, it shows that Ram¨ªrez embraced in his writings a radical form of naturalism, and that this naturalism led him to defend an associative notion of democracy as well as the view that this form of democracy is the best way to promote individual autonomy. The essay also shows that, for Ram¨ªrez, education is central for people to effectively engage in democratic practices and to promote individual autonomy, and it draws some parallels between the views of Ram¨ªrez and those of John Dewey.