Dimensions of motherhood in Unamuno: between civility and “nadism”

Abstract

This article presents and emphasize the underlying principles of Miguel de Unamuno’s political thought and his constant interest in this field. First, we take in consideration the duality of civility-faith as the foundation of Unamuno’s ideas, and we look at its evolution through his different literary works. Then, in the later Unamunian production, we notice that there is an apparent “nihilistic” drift, which is related to motherhood as a political principle. Moreover, we understand that this attitude and motherhood applied to politics refer to a particular form of activism, rather than promoting an abandonment of collective concerns. Finally, we put these ideas together in today’s context for a further and final reflection.