MADRID, 21 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Different personalities from the world of politics have lamented on social networks the death this Sunday of the philosopher and essayist Antonio Escohotado at the age of 80.
“The teachings of Antonio Escohotado will always remain with us. A free man, an intellectual reference and one of the brightest minds in Spain. Rest in peace and all my love for his family and friends”, stressed the president of Ciudadanos, Inés Arrimadas, in a publication on his Twitter account, collected by Europa Press.
The president of the Committee on Rights and Guarantees of the PP, Andrea Levy, stressed that “Antonio Escohotado, philosopher and great vividor” has left. “Liberal and from Madrid. A reference for many who did not leave anyone indifferent, he leaves us conversations, ideas, books, a mark that will remain indelible. All my affection to his family and friends. DEP”, he remarked.
The deputy secretary general and national spokesman for Ciudadanos, Edmundo Bal, has claimed to have received “with immense sadness” the news of the death of Antonio Escohotado, “a Spanish reference in capital letters of liberal ideas, civic spirit, progress.” “My condolences to his relatives. Let us honor his memory by not stopping reading. DEP”, he added.
The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sports of the Community of Madrid, Marta Rivera de la Cruz, has expressed the same line. “I receive the sad news of the death of the philosopher Antonio Escohotado. My condolences to his family and his many friends. He was a generous and good man. Rest in peace,” said the political leader.
“Rest in Peace,” said the president of Vox, Santiago Abascal, while the former leader of the ‘orange’ formation Albert Rivera has published on his social network account: “My dear and admired Antonio Escohotado, one one of the best philosophers we have had in recent decades. Besides being a liberal reference, he was above all a free and wise man. Rest in peace, master. Long live freedom. “
“More than a friend, a brother. Brilliant, funny and generous. An example for all of intellect, commitment and defense of freedom. I will miss you a lot,” said Professor-Doctor in Global Economics and Finance Daniel Lacalle.
Also Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors have “deeply” regretted the death of the philosopher and have expressed their condolences to his family and loved ones. “Antonio Escohotado, one of the most relevant figures in the intellectual field of our country, was a great Madridista who has shown his love and passion for Real Madrid throughout his life,” he highlighted.
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