A Committed Intellectual
Josep M. Terricabras (1946-2024) is remembered as a lucid, ironic, surprising intellectual, activist and thinker who has left a significant legacy in Catalonia. He stood out for his ability to combine academic rigor with a clear will for civic and political intervention.
Education and Thought
Terricabras based his theoretical corpus on an education with Germanic roots, which made him a reputed specialist in the work of Ludwig Wittgenstgein. In addition, he was able to divulge and think about the new generations through the 3/18 Project, Philosophy for children, a first-level pedagogical milestone.
Philosophy and Reflection
In addition to his academic contribution, Terricabras combined research and academia with everyday philosophy through lucid, ironic and surprising essays. He stood out for his capacity for rigorous analysis and for his vision of humor as an unbeatable tool in thought.
Political Action and Ferrater Mora Chair
Terricabras exercised his commitment to political action from the grassroots and independent militancy, in addition to his work as an MEP in defense of human rights, the Catalan language and the nation. In addition, he was co-founder of the Ferrater Mora Chair of Contemporary Thought at the University of Girona, a center that has hosted an incredible list of creators and thinkers of international renown.
Influence and Legacy
Terricabras’ legacy lives on through his influence on contemporary philosophy and in the formation of new thinkers. His ability to combine academic reflection with civic participation makes him an indisputable reference for contemporary Catalan intellectuals.