A rediscovered spark of the Spanish Enlightenment returns to light lucid, provocative, and indispensable. Essays, Or Discourses Volume 1 collects the pioneering Spanish Enlightenment essays of Benito Jer nimo Feijoo, a bold thinker who challenged superstition and championed reason across 18th-century Spain. These translated essays guide readers through philosophical inquiries, cultural critique, and practical arguments on science, religion, education, and everyday belief, offering a vivid portrait of Enlightenment thought in Spain. Feijoo s clear reasoning and engaging voice make complex ideas accessible to curious newcomers while rewarding collectors and scholars with sharp insights into Spanish intellectual history. This edition is historically significant: Feijoo s works helped lay the groundwork for modern Spanish philosophical discourse, blending empirical curiosity with moral concern. Alpha Editions has restored this long out-of-print classic for today s and future generations not merely a reprint but a carefully curated collector s item and cultural treasure. Meticulously translated and presented, this volume preserves Feijoo s original spirit while improving readability for modern audiences. Perfect for readers of classic Spanish essays, students of historical Spanish discourses, and collectors of rare Enlightenment texts, Feijoo Volume 1 essays illuminate the roots of Spanish philosophical writings and the evolution of ideas that shaped modern Spain. Rediscover Feijoo s translated essays and own a restored piece of 18th-century Spanish literature.