Miguel de Unamuno's Quest for Faith

"'Why read Unamuno?' Jan Evans asks this question in this insightfully novel exploration of one of the most engaging, perplexing, and at times contradictory existentialist philosophers of the twentieth century. She adds understanding to Unamuno studies by placing his life and thought in a context of world philosophy, particularly that of his most important influence, Soren Kierkegaard."

--Michael Ugarte, Professor of Spanish Literature, University of Missouri-Columbia



"By comparing Unamuno's reflections on faith with those of Pascal, Kierkegaard, and William James, Jan Evans exposes Unamuno's preference for existential conflict and, thus, a human role in the creation of God. She finds in his acknowledgment of these factors certain impediments to a faith that would convince him of the sufficiency of his belief. This book breaks new ground because, like its human subjects, it is not content with abstractions."

--Thomas R. Franz, Professor of Spanish, Ohio University



"In this excellent study the great Spanish philosopher and man of letters Miguel de Unamuno steps out from the shadow of better-known existentialist authors to appear again in his own right. Wonderfully written and thoughtful . . . this fine work will introduce a new generation to perhaps the most important of Spanish philosophers in recent generations, while also giving those of us who know something of his work fresh insights."

--Alan G. Padgett, Professor of Systematic Theology, Luther Seminary