Borges and Philosophy: Self, Time, and Metaphysics - Hardcoverby Hans H. Rudnick (Other), William H. Bossart (Author) Jorge Luis Borges is acknowledged as one of the great Spanish writers of the twentieth century. On the broader literary scene, he is recognized as a modern master. His fascination with philosophy especially metaphysics sets him apart from his contemporaries. Borges appreciated and formulated rigorous philosophical arguments, but also possessed the unique ability to present the most abstract ideas