'I Am Myself and My Circumstance': Exploring Ortega y Gasset in Madrid
In 2024, I organized a philosophy retreat in Salamanca, Spain. It was a trial run to explore the feasibility of the idea, and how well it would pan out for the participants. The retreat went better than I would have expected, thanks in large part to the enthusiasm and great engagement of the participants. Encouraged by the initial outcome, the second trip took place over the weekend of November 6–9, 2025. We gathered again, this time in Madrid, to disconnect and explore the city’s cultural heritage, focusing on the philosophy of José Ortega y Gasset. ...