  Latin American philosophy has been both original and derivative. Much of its history involves work that is derivative of European philosophical figures and movements. At the same, time Latin American philosophy has produced important philosophers, original approaches to old philosophical problems, and formulations of new problems not already within the European philosophical tradition. Moreover, virtually all historical European philosophical traditions have been present in Latin America, as are most contemporary movements in the United States and Europe. Finally, there has been a significant interest in social concerns among Latin American philosophers, partly as a reaction to the social and economic circumstances of Latin America. This has led Latin American philosophical work to be comparatively more concerned with social issues than philosophy in, for example, the United States.