The Mediocre Man

The Mediocre Man by José Ingenieros
This philosophical essay explores the contrast between mediocrity and greatness in human character. Ingenieros critiques conformity, intellectual stagnation, and lack of ambition, advocating for personal growth, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence to elevate both individual and societal progress.

José Ingenieros (1877–1925) was an Argentine physician, philosopher, and sociologist, famous for The Mediocre Man. He explored moral character, ambition, and societal progress, criticizing conformity and mediocrity. His philosophical works combined positivism with idealism, influencing Latin American intellectual thought on personal development and social ethics.