Emilio Uranga: the existence as accident

Abstract

This paper analyzes the concept of the-existence-as-accident of Emilio Uranga —a mexican philosopher. It describes how Uranga uses some European theories to develop his philosophy of the human condition. Some landmarks in the history of the category of accident are reconstructed here, from their elaboration in Aristotle philosophy to their controversial appropriation by Uranga. Also, the paper describes the fundamental features of the being of the accidental-being. Finally, it indicates some problems in Uranga’s elaboration, showing its value for a radical understanding of the human beings that we are.