Enrique Tierno Galván (1918-1986)

Abstract

The text provides a profile of Enrique Tierno Galván (1918-1986), known as the "old professor", a prominent figure in Spanish culture, politics, and education in the 20th century. A jurist and political scientist, he served as Professor of Political Law and championed an inclusive vision of culture as a tool for social transformation. His political career included founding the Socialist Popular Party, later integrated into the PSOE, and serving as Mayor of Madrid from 1979 until his death in 1986. He advocated for democracy rooted in liberty and universal culture, rejecting elitism. His academic legacy includes influential works in political science and critical thought, such as Sociología y situación y ¿Qué son las izquierdas?.