The fragmentation of knowledge

December 29, 2023
Essay, Humanities, Philosopy of Science, Psychology, science, Social Ethics, Social Philosophy

One of the pioneers of computing, Konrad Zuse, once said that “the danger of computers becoming human-like is not as great as the danger of humans becoming a computer.” (Hersfelder Zeitung, September 12, 2005). The fear of the machine person, of the person naked of feelings, pains, joys, and passions, has arisen several times in […]

July 18, 2023
Ethics, Humanities, Intercultural, Leadership, Politics, Quotes, Social Change, Social Philosophy

Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, and passed away on December 5, 2013. On the day of his death, almost ten years ago, I modestly paid tribute to him with my personal selection of some of his best quotes in the local newspaper at the University of Texas, where I was teaching. However, […]

May 11, 2021
Aesthetics, Art, Education, Educational Philosophy, Essay, Ethics, Humanities, Psychology, Social Philosophy

We do not want for art to remain a forbidden garden for a fortunate few, because we know that the absence of art in our lives dims our creative and cognitive abilities, and silences the voice of our souls. Both, sciences and arts, are creative dimensions for human development, change and innovation. As professionals of […]

June 1, 2019
Education, HigherEd Theory & Praxis, Humanities, Interviews, Psychology, Social Philosophy, University

This not a standard interview but rather a master class on life and society from the educational, sociological and cultural prism. It’s an hour of conversation with a humanist. Interview by José Luis Jiménez, Diario ABC – Spain Behind his deep and serene tone of voice Miguel Ángel Escotet hides a life dedicated to university education and […]

November 28, 2012
Aesthetics, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Learning, Teaching, University

Science and art, as dimensions of creative thought, are universal in nature and develop to the full in freedom. Science stimulates the cognitive processes of the individual involved and art the emotions, but the cognitive and emotional elements coexist in both. Through science it is possible to experience aesthetic enjoyment, and with art it is […]