Gustavo Bueno's Philosophy

Abstract

Gustavo Bueno's philosophy is distinguished by his ambition to develop a systematic philosophical framework in the Spanish language, setting it apart from traditions rooted in German and Greek thought. Bueno envisions philosophy as a rigorous system, though not strictly scientific, and considers high school philosophical education to be more authentically philosophical than university-level aca-demic philosophy. His «categorial closure» theory portrays philosophy as a closed system of ideas, where the transition to written codification restricts the intentional field. While Bueno constructs an objective model of knowledge, his system reveals limitations by overlooking synthesis without identity, notably in quantum physics. His analysis of science identifies four basic epistemological currents: Descriptionism, Theoreticism, Adequationism, and Circularism. Ultimately, Bueno's intellectual force exceeds the boundaries of his formal system, highlighting the need for nuanced interpretation of his work.