Latin American thought : problems and perspectives : three case studies

The term "Latin American thought" allows for the better accommodation of the broad spectrum of intellectual activities that can find their expression in literature, religion or art. It also seems to be the most accurate equivalent of the Spanish notion "pensamiento". [...] By using the term “Latin American thought” it would be possible to accommodate the thinkers that created works that contain philosophical elements, but are not pure philosophy (created and motivated by the love of wisdom) There are multiple voices claiming that one of the specifics and distinctive elements of Latin American philosophical inquiry is its unphilosophical nature, in terms of the form in which it express itself. For that reason, philosophical examinations are performed within the domain of history, religion or literature.