Dear, I share the note published in the newspaper The Observer journalist Sebastian Rebellato regarding the status of philosophy in Uruguay. There are views of Gustavo Pereira, Carlos Caorsi, Pablo Da Silveira, Facundo Ponce de Leon, Ruben Tani, Lourdes Silva and some mine. They are played several important points about a situation that not only matter to those who belong to the local field of philosophy, but also-and perhaps forgive the act of possible "default enthusiasm" in the statement, to our community as a whole, for the role has played in his time philosophy as decisive contribution to the intellectual construction of our country and what it means today in his role as decreased limited and of negligible social impact .
I invite you to read the nuances and problems that casts the note and invite you to share your comments and continue the discussion in this space, to even get to later develop debating and intellectual work in these areas beyond digital. It takes all to rouse the old "Sofia", which in these parts takes too time sleeping comfortably.
The article (entitled "Science Platonic" and published on pages 16-17 of the Saturday edition of July 10) can be downloaded in its original format of publication in daily from this link: http://www.box.net/shared/kmkca05r1t
Meanwhile, here is the note, format for the blog. Says
Uruguayan philosophers remain away from the most significant debates. Its production is limited and marginal impact too. Rarely summons and, before that, prioritize publications in journals, inaccessible to the general public .
Science Platonic
BY SEBASTIAN Rebellato
SPECIAL TO THE OBSERVER
That the book most demanded of a Uruguayan philosopher was published 100 years ago (Logic alive, Carlos Vaz Ferreira) is a data subject to various readings. That philosophy can be interpreted by its nature, tends to stay away from the logic of the market or that it is possible that the value of the works appreciate time after processing. Still, the situation can be viewed as a clear symptom of the marginal development of the discipline in the country.
AREAS. Since the late nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth flourished national philosophical contribution under authors like Carlos Vaz Ferreira and Enrique Rodo. With the demise of Vaz Ferreira in 1958, "closed cycle" of influence on the thought and political life and everyday social, explains Paul Romero, professor of philosophy (see "our"). There were exceptions from the 1960's, but "the influence is even more exceptional in the post-dictatorship period, where the philosophy and discipline is almost a testimonial, of very low public impact," the teacher, editor of the arche.
occurs not only in these parts. In the Western world no longer understood philosophy as a broad and ambiguous concept and went on to have a more restricted scope. In Uruguay, in particular, involved themselves admit that there is little philosophy. As discipline, took a secondary role compared to literature and history, which are mainly read and write registers, even more readable to the public. The philosophy is not commonly associated with what we mean by culture and nothing is done in order to insert into these areas, the philosopher Ruben Tani said some time ago in the journal Foreign.
Why come to this little significance? Gustavo Pereira, one of the most prolific contemporary philosophers, mutually influencing phenomena coexist. On the one hand, society has little knowledge of local philosophical production and isolation demand the contribution of the discipline. On the other, calling themselves philosophers assume a knowledge of knowledge itself, more prone to peer research purposes than public broadcasting. "If we have to think, write, teach, and there is not much interest to find the spread, because in addition to lack of demand reinforces little incentive. And no other actors or the media is in an active search of philosophers, "says Pereira.
Only exceptionally the lack of "interface" between thinkers and social demands exceeds: Pereira himself was summoned last year by the Ministry of Social Development to participate in an interdisciplinary team responsible for technical training and evaluation of policies of social justice, an unprecedented experience.
The Institute of Philosophy Faculty of Humanities of the state a dozen philosophers professionally involved in the investigation. According to Carlos Caorsi, director of the center, are published three books a year, a production that has recently increased since the Sectoral Commission for Scientific Research (organ of the state university) helps finance disclosures. Annually, also appear five papers in international journals, refereed by specialists. The parent lines are about realism in science, concept art from "Duchamp effect" in the language and norms of distributive justice, among others. Logical, social ethics, political philosophy, theoretical Latin American philosophy and aesthetics are the areas with greatest accumulation of knowledge.
Caorsi editorial notes that no commercial interest in these texts because there is no consumer market. He adds: "Maybe we're focusing on the quality requirements of the journals that focus on issues away from the public. There being a go at it, also because there is social demand, and then we are not so present the local situation and the creation of opportunities for participation. " The publication in journals is required for full-time staff, provides academic merits without financial reward to authors.
The Catholic University, the reference to the philosophical is Paul Da Silveira, director of the Department of Philosophy. In this institution, the emphasis is on political philosophy, educational and philosophical anthropology. Da Silveira argues that the dominance of positivism at the university level since the late nineteenth century and the absence of rigorous scientific activity depletes the development of philosophy since some threads are uninteresting, and the debates about knowledge. It also notes difficulties in building bridges among philosophers (with years of training in codes within the discipline) and recipients of a mass character. It is not easy to create an effective dialogue without trivializing he says.
ROOT. The lack of professionals in philosophical inquiry and the lack of tradition and training in rigorous debates is transmitted from generation to generation. The training also has its downs. At the Instituto de Profesores Artigas (IPA), education and focuses on teaching philosophy and pedagogical aspects, with little incentive for production. Da Silveira believes that the lack of training of teachers may result in a smear, simplification or lack of interest in the discipline among students high school students.
Potholes reach university education. Romero speaks of a school closed for production company with little linkage to emerging problems. "It's hard to break that autism. Even the debate about the role was formally installed. Sometimes it seems to be more concerned to impose certain philosophical line, "he says.
students has long been calling for a more pluralistic education: academic programs in analytic philosophy is privileged (Anglo-Saxon, with an emphasis on formal logic and language analysis), relegating the continental approach, including German idealism, existentialism, hermeneutics and Marxist currents, among others. Pereira, philosopher and teacher, explains that the classics are prioritized and optional seminars
on Latin American philosophy and authors.
Students are also demanding greater opportunities for participation and dissemination. Pereira acknowledges that the inclusion in the faculty is "minimal and selective." "Maybe in two generations only the best of the best can join the team teaching or research," he says.
Graduates disappear, says Lourdes Silva, an advanced student and member of the committee Clinamen editorial, a magazine published by students in their first issues sold 150 copies. "You come to college with high expectations but with time you feel that you buried, especially in terms of actions. But it costs you to spend reading the passage, produce. It is easier refried reconsidering topics or authors for fear of exposing one's own thinking to what people say, "he says. The project arche is another space created for the dissemination of ideas through a magazine, a website, discussion forums, conferences and online radio.
The Faculty of Humanities has a lower rates of degree: 1.3% of the students, according to the yearbook of 2008. The lag and dropout respond largely to job uncertainty. In the absence of spaces, some choose to emigrate. Facundo Ponce de León, a graduate in Communication and Philosophy, is in Spain completed a Ph.D. in Humanities, Philosophy option. "Training is very good, the only thing questionable is an atmosphere that is not importante.Hay received a concern but not thinking about what to do with what they think, and that look counterproductive limits development."
FOR . The respondents warn that the limited philosophical development deprives the country of greater breadth and depth in the discussions, and the need for emergency care has shifted the interest in the Uruguay to think long term. Also put into question the need for a Uruguayan philosophy and the role of the philosopher must transcend borders.
A Da Silveira is concerned about the obsession with identity and Latin American thought that reinforce provincialism. "The Greeks did philosophy, Greek philosophy. Our role is to help enrich the debates that society has with itself, giving arguments, information, rigor. The same may occur, if you do quality work. "He says. Romero believes that the philosophers vacuum is filled by members of other disciplines who do philosophy as a way of structuring thought, explain and question reality.
To Ponce de Leon, the philosopher must stay away from public space to contemplate reality but commit more to stir minds. And development: "What most feel is the lack of philosophy as an attitude of reflection, to think what it does, and that can make up illiterate. The germ of philosophy is hidden. We live in a disenchanted world (with corruption, individualism, natural hazards, depression) which leads to a disbelief in the human capacity to transform. And it is not. The role of the philosopher today, its political task is to awaken the sense of wonder, back to love people, to want to influence and transform. "
Ours
Carlos Vaz Ferreira (1872-1958).
Highlights Philosopher. Proposed replacing the purely rationalistic logic by a logic alive, experimental trend. Analyzed the reasoning, the relationship between thought and language and was critical of the doctrines and systems. Formulas developed policies to reconcile freedom and equality.
Jose Enrique Rodo (1871-1917).
worked as a journalist, educator and politician. Propelled the Latin American integration, criticized American culture, defended democratic values, tolerance and universal education trained, specialized and not merely utilitarian.
Antonio Grompone (1893-1965). Lawyer and educator, linked to the philosophy of education. Founder of the IPA.
Arturo Ardao (1912-2003). Lawyer, professor, political activist. Pioneered the study of the history of ideas. Addressed issues of thought developed in English and reflections especially in philosophical anthropology.
Other . Mario Sambarino. José Luis Rebellato. Ruben Tani. Ricardo Viscardi. Juan Flo.
reference sites
Uruguay Philosophical Association. Nuclea teachers and fans. Conducts workshops for exchange, update and philosophy courses. Has an extensive library. http://afu.atspace.org
Actio Magazine. contains works of the members of the Department of Philosophy, Practice, Faculty of Humanities. In www.fhuce.edu.uy / public / actio
Arje Project . Includes articles, discussion forums and conferences. Available at: http://proyectoarje.blogspot.com
Clinamen. Journal of Humanities students. From bookstores Tristan Narvaja and faculty. Contact: http://publicacion-clinamen.blogspot.com
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