Program Presentation
The Master’s Degree in Philosophy of the Present is a program within the field of philosophical disciplines, designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the complex structures and constituent elements of the contemporary world in its current historical context. By updating the foundational knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level, the Master's program offers high-quality philosophical training based on methodological approaches, interventions supported by evidence, and rational critique.
This Master's Degree is ideal for individuals who, already holding a university education, wish to deepen their engagement with philosophical thought that reflects on the evolving realities of the present. Graduates will be equipped with a system of thinking in a specific field that enables them to develop a framework for interpreting the environment that surrounds and shapes them.
General Information
The Master’s Degree in Philosophy of the Present is a program within the field of philosophical disciplines, designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the complex structures and constituent elements of the contemporary world in its current historical context. By updating the foundational knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level, the Master's program offers high-quality philosophical training based on methodological approaches, interventions supported by evidence, and rational critique.
This Master's Degree is ideal for individuals who, already holding a university education, wish to deepen their engagement with philosophical thought that reflects on the evolving realities of the present. Graduates will be equipped with a system of thinking in a specific field that enables them to develop a framework for interpreting the environment that surrounds and shapes them.
Who is the programme for?
The Master’s Degree in Philosophy of the Present program is intended for graduates in the humanities across a broad spectrum (cultural, social, linguistic, historical sciences, etc.) who wish to complete, deepen, and reinforce their philosophical training through a systematic approach to philosophy, while also developing and strengthening their critical and reflective competencies for enhanced philosophical analysis in today's world. It is also designed for university graduates in science and technology, theory of science and culture, or other related fields, who want to engage in philosophical reflection (understood as second-order reflection) to apply at both a personal and professional level in a rigorous and critical way, offering an alternative approach to other systems of thought.
Diploma
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Master's Degree in Philosophy of the Present.
Upon successful completion of the Program, the student will receive the degree issued by the university where they have enrolled.
Program Structure
The credit structure of the Master's Degree in Philosophy of the Present program is shown in the following table. It should be noted that the duration is merely indicative, as the methodology followed integrates the knowledge and skills to be acquired in each part through integrative exercises of knowledge acquisition and internalization of project practices:
| MODULES | CREDITSa |
|---|---|
| First part | 75 |
| Second part | 15 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
a. The equivalence in credits may vary according to the university where the student has enrolled. One (1) ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. If the student is enrolled in a university that does not belong to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the relation between credits - hours may vary.
Duration
The Master's Degree in Philosophy of the Present has 90 credits.
The duration of the Master's Degree in Philosophy of the Present program varies between 12 and 24 months, depending on the student’s commitment. During this period, the student must have successfully passed all the corresponding evaluations as well as the Final Project.
Objectives
General Objective:
- The program aims to equip graduates in the humanities, as well as graduates from other areas, fields, and specialties, with the skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary to understand the complexity inherent in today's world. This is achieved through academic philosophical reflection grounded in philosophical materialism, addressing both general systematic approaches and those focused on specific categories or ideas.
Specific objectives:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Recognize and explain, with precision and rigor, the specificity of philosophy, distinguishing it from other forms of knowledge or ways of explaining reality. Acknowledge its substantive, actualist nature while focusing on the fundamental ideas and problems of the present.
- Identify and understand contemporary philosophical problems, using the terminology and concepts of philosophical materialism appropriately and rigorously for their identification, analysis, and discussion.
- Describe and interpret the myths and nematologies that have crystallized in modern times, especially since World War II, explaining the political, religious, and technical contexts to which they are linked.
- Application and analysis
- Analyze and comment on documents and sources from diverse origins relevant to current philosophical discussions, assessing their internal coherence, historical context, and the philosophical problems they raise. Identify the contemporary and traditional philosophical conceptions in which they are embedded.
- Gather relevant information in philosophy from various sources; rework, contrast, and use this information critically in the analysis of contemporary scientific, political, and religious problems.
- Apply basic procedures for philosophical work, including information search and selection, comparison, analysis (regressus), synthesis (progressus), and critical evaluation, establishing distinctions and classifications while promoting systematic rigor in addressing problems.
- Apply noetological analysis in comparing different contemporary ideological sources, highlighting their structure and general rational characteristics.
- Synthesis and evaluation
- Classify and evaluate the role played by different current philosophical systems in relation to their own environment and establish their links with scientific, political and religious knowledge.
- Conceive and evaluate the political, social, religious, ideological, technical, technological, scientific, etc., problems of the present, in co-determination with philosophical ideas, considering that a reflection on them can be undertaken from the different philosophical scales, systematic and focused, given in a symploké relationship.
Career Opportunities
The Philosophy of the Present program will equip students, whether from the humanistic, natural sciences, or technological fields, with a range of theoretical and practical resources of a critical nature. These resources are oriented toward professional practice in various areas such as philosophy, human sciences, education, natural sciences, and technology. The program also serves as a valuable complement for reflection in the contemporary context for professionals in numerous multidisciplinary fields, including journalism, architecture, cultural criticism, education, and more.
Some professional opportunities for the Master's Degree in Philosophy of the Present are:
- Academic teacher
- Researcher in philosophy
- Writer
- Cultural manager
- Ethical and political advisor
Study Plan
The Master’s Degree in Philosophy of the Present program has a curricular structure with 2 formative parts:
- PART I: SUBJECTS
The first part provides all the general knowledge of the aspects associated with the Philosophy of the Present, with an academic load of 750 hours (75 credits).
| PART I: SUBJECTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | CREDITS | |
| 1 | Overview of Administered Philosophy since World War II. | 3 | |
| 2 | Preambular Questions on Philosophy | 3 | |
| 3 | Ontological Issues | 4 | |
| 4 | Philosophy of Science and Technology | 4 | |
| 5 | Philosophy on Politics and Economics | 4 | |
| 6 | Philosophy of Legal Disciplines | 5 | |
| 7 | World Order and International Relations | 4 | |
| 8 | Philosophy of History and Historical Sciences | 4 | |
| 9 | Philosophical Anthropology and Critique on the Idea of Culture | 4 | |
| 10 | Aesthetics, Artistic Categories and Philosophy of Art | 4 | |
| 11 | Philosophy of Religion | 4 | |
| 12 | Methodology and Sources of Research in the Philosophy of the Present | 3 | |
| 13 | Nematologies of the Present | 4 | |
| 14 | Myths of the Present | 3 | |
| 15 | Philosophy of Literature | 4 | |
| 16 | Philosophy of Medicine | 4 | |
| 17 | Philosophy of Sports | 4 | |
| 18 | Philosophy of Cinema and Television | 4 | |
| 19 | Seminar on Ibero-American Ideological-Political Trends of the Present | 3 | |
| 20 | Seminar on Hispanicity and Pan-Iberianism | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 75 | ||
- PART II: METHODOLOGY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND MASTER'S DEGREE FINAL PROJECT
The Methodology of Scientific Research and the Master's Final Project or Thesis, whose academic load is 150 hours (15 credits), aim to train the student in the methodological and scientific foundations to carry out research planning and present a complete document that shows the complete development of the proposed project, as well as contemplating the possibility of its specific execution.
| PART II: METHODOLOGY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FINAL PROJECT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | CREDITS | |
| 21 | Methodology of Scientific Research | 5 | |
| 22 | Final Project | 10 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | ||
Description of the Subjects
PART I: SUBJECTS
- OVERVIEW OF ADMINISTERED PHILOSOPHY SINCE WORLD WAR II
The subject of Overview of Administered Philosophy Since the World War II is developed over eight chapters, with its central theme revolving around the concept of administered philosophy as an institution through which philosophy has been organized in the modern era. This approach allows for an examination of the effective political implementation of philosophy across different countries and geopolitical regions. As a result, attention is given to the relationships and connections between various philosophical currents and the historical, cultural, political, and economic contexts (such as the Cold War) in which these philosophical systems have been established. Overview of Administered Philosophy Since the World War II addresses issues, such as the philosophies prior to the October Revolution, the philosophies of the interwar period, or the philosophies administered in the victorious capitalist powers of WWII.
- The "philosophies of the past" present at the time of the October Revolution of 1917
- It explores the philosophical currents prior to the October Revolution of 1917 and their historical context.
- The reorganization of "managed philosophies" in the interwar period worldwide
- Analyzes how philosophies were reorganized during the interwar period, considering the political and social changes of the time.
- Philosophical institutions crystallized during WWII and the beginning of the Cold War
- Examines the major philosophical institutions that emerged during World War II and the early Cold War.
- “Catholic philosophy” up to the Second Vatican Council and in the decades that followed
- It studies the development of Catholic philosophy from the period before the Second Vatican Council to the following decades.
- Evolution of the "Soviet philosophy", its vestiges and transformations
- Analyzes the evolution of Soviet philosophy, its transformations and its impact on global philosophy.
- Administered philosophies in the victorious capitalist powers of WWII
- It explores the philosophies administered in the victorious capitalist powers of World War II.
- Philosophy in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries
- It studies the philosophy developed in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking nations.
- UNESCO and its desire to crystallize a certain globalist administered philosophy
- Examines UNESCO's role in promoting a globalist managed philosophy.
- PREAMBULAR QUESTIONS ON PHILOSOPHY
The subject Preambular Questions on Philosophy seeks to introduce students to philosophical knowledge from a methodological and philosophical perspective. The focus is on practicing philosophy itself by defining its scope, understanding philosophy as second-degree critical and systematic knowledge.
- Distinction between first-degree and second-degree knowledge
- This section explores the difference between first-degree knowledge (such as scientific knowledge) and second-degree knowledge (such as philosophy).
- Distinction between philosophy and ideologies
- Analyzes the difference between philosophy and ideologies, as well as their respective roles in human thought.
- Criteria for classifying different currents of philosophy:
- Provides criteria for classifying the various philosophical currents and their defining characteristics.
- Materials assumed to belong to philosophical knowledge
- Examines the materials and sources considered proper to philosophical inquiry.
- ONTOLOGICAL ISSUES
The Ontological Issues aims to introduce students to materialistic ontology and its development in different ontological coordinates.
- Distinction between ontology and metaphysics in different environments
- Explores the distinction between ontology and metaphysics in different contexts and areas of study.
- Basic distinctions between materialism, idealism, spiritualism, monism, pluralism, etc
- Analyzes the differences between several fundamental philosophical currents, such as materialism and idealism.
- Idea of Matter and World
- Studies the conception of matter and the world from an ontological perspective.
- Pre-World War II ontological systems
- Examines the main ontological systems developed before World War II.
- Post-World War II ontological systems
- Analyzes the ontological systems that emerged after World War II.
- The anthropic principle
- Studies the anthropic principle and its relevance in ontology.
- PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Philosophy of Science and Technology subject is structured to introduce students to the philosophy of materialistic science.
- Gnoseology as science-centered philosophy
- It explores gnoseology as a philosophy focused on science and its systematic critique.
- Idea of categorical closure
- Studies the concept of categorial closure in the context of the philosophy of science.
- Analysis of the ideas of truth and truth as synthetic identity
- Analyzes the notions of truth and the idea of synthetic identity in the philosophy of science.
- Distinction between science, technique and technology
- Explores the differences between science, technique and technology.
- Distinction of the different gnoseological approaches to the sciences
- Examines the different gnoseological approaches in the sciences.
- PHILOSOPHY ON POLITICS AND ECONOMICS
The Philosophy on Politics and Economics subject provides the knowledge necessary to understand contemporary political and economic problems.
- Current political institutions and movements
- Studies current political institutions and movements, their functioning and impacts.
- Political theories of the present: materialism and political formalism
- Analyzes major contemporary political theories, including political materialism and formalism.
- Political Society, State and Political Economy
- Explores the relationship between political society, state and political economy.
- Democracy and political parties
- Studies the concept of democracy and the role of political parties in the democratic system.
- PHILOSOPHY OF LEGAL DISCIPLINES
The Philosophy of Legal Disciplines subject aims to bring students closer to the doctrines and problems related to law and its philosophy from a critical perspective.
- Analysis of the expression "philosophy of legal disciplines"
- It studies the meaning of the "philosophy of legal disciplines" and its importance in the field of law.
- Multiplicity of conceptions of philosophy
- Explores the different conceptions of philosophy in relation to law.
- Historical sketches on the philosophy of legal disciplines
- Provides a historical overview of the philosophy of legal disciplines.
- Idea of categorical closure and the interpretation of law as a science
- Analyzes the idea of categorial closure in the interpretation of law as a science.
- Analysis of the philosophy of contemporary legal disciplines
- Studies the main currents and approaches in the philosophy of legal disciplines today.
- WORLD ORDER AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The World Order and International Relations subject is organized into eight chapters. Its objective is to introduce the student to the analysis of a series of issues that, from the last decades of the 20th century to date, have had an intense presence, both mundane and academic, in the field of interstate relations. It will examine how in pre-industrial states international relations were limited to small layers of population, in contrast to today's extensive and intense global interconnectedness.
- Historical development of international relations after World War II
- It explores how international relations have developed from the end of World War II to the present day.
- Historical development of the theory of international relations
- It analyzes the evolution of theories explaining the relationships between states and international actors over time.
- Principles for a materialist conception of international relations
- It studies the basic principles of a materialist perspective in the analysis of international relations.
- The Idea of Humanity in the historical present
- It explores the conception of humanity in the context of current international relations.
- PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY AND HISTORICAL SCIENCES
The Philosophy of History and Historical Sciences subject seeks to bring students closer to the philosophy of history from a materialistic perspective, promoting a systematic and up-to-date critique of history as a discipline within the human sciences.
- Distinction between history (res gestae) and History (rerum gestarum)
- Analyzes the difference between concrete historical events and their interpretation in historiography.
- Historical overview of the different "categorical" historiographic currents
- Examines the various historiographical currents over time.
- Historical overview of the different philosophical currents in history
- Explores the main philosophical currents related to history.
- Gnoseology of History
- Studies the epistemological bases of historical knowledge.
- Universal History and the Idea of Empire
- Analyzes the relationship between world history and the concept of Empire.
- PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND CRITIQUE ON THE IDEA OF CULTURE
The Philosophical Anthropology and Critique on the Idea of Culture subject focuses on providing the student with the necessary knowledge to conceive the basic lines of the Idea of "Human" and their relationship with culture from a philosophical perspective.
- "Human" as a philosophical idea
- Explores the philosophical concept of "Human" and their implications for the study of culture.
- Culture understood as an obscurantist myth
- Analyzes culture from a critical perspective as a myth that obscures reality.
- Philosophical anthropology and the concept of anthropological space
- Studies the concept of anthropological space in philosophical anthropology.
- Institutions as anthropological categories
- Explores how institutions can be understood as categories within philosophical anthropology.
- AESTHETICS, ARTISTIC CATEGORIES AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART
The Aesthetics, Artistic Categories and Philosophy of Art subject focuses on the doctrines and issues surrounding aesthetics and philosophy of art from a critical perspective.
- Relations between the gnoseological approach and the philosophical criticism of art
- Studies how the gnoseological approach relates to the philosophical criticism of art.
- Historical outline of the different conceptions of art
- Analyzes the historical evolution of the different conceptions of art.
- Idea of aesthetics; dialectic between artistic disciplines and aesthetic ideas
- Explores the concept of aesthetics and the relationship between artistic disciplines and aesthetic ideas.
- Noun or poetic art/adjective art
- Study the differences between noun art and adjective art.
- PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
The Philosophy of Religion subject is divided into six chapters and seeks to introduce the student to the philosophy of religion from a materialistic perspective.
- Myth, superstition, beliefs, deism, atheism, agnosticism, evemerism, etc.
- Analyzes the concepts of myth, superstition, belief and other forms of religious thought.
- Gnoseology of religion
- It studies the knowledge and nature of religious beliefs.
- Ontology of religion
- Explores ontological categories related to religion.
- Religion and its relationship with other institutions
- Examine how religion relates to other social institutions.
- METHODOLOGY AND SOURCES OF RESEARCH IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE PRESENT
The subject Methodology and Sources of Research in the Philosophy of the Present is designed to introduce students to the methodologies and sources of research in various fields of philosophy of the present.
- Sources of research in philosophy of the present
- Explores the main sources of research in the field of contemporary philosophy.
- The Research Process in Philosophy
- Analyzes the research process in philosophy, from the beginning to the conclusion of the study.
- Beginning of a philosophical research
- Provides guidance on how to begin philosophical research.
- Construction of the Theoretical Framework
- It studies the construction of the theoretical framework in philosophical research.
- The research project: Guide for its preparation
- Offers a guide for the development of a philosophical research project.
- The construction of the theoretical framework in philosophical research
- Delves into the creation of the theoretical framework for philosophical research.
- Recommendations for the drafting of the theoretical framework, objectives and methodological proposal in social sciences
- Offers recommendations for writing the theoretical framework, objectives and methodological proposal in social science research.
- Biographical research in the research framework
- Explores the role of biographical research within the research process.
- NEMATOLOGIES OF THE PRESENT
The subject Nematologies of the Present focuses on the various nematological and ideological conceptions of the present.
- Distinction between myth, ideology and nematology
- Analyzes the differences between myth, ideology and nematology.
- Philosophy and ideology
- Studies the relationship between philosophy and ideology in the context of nematologies.
- The anthropological space as a framework for analyzing different nematologies
- Explores the use of anthropological space for the analysis of various nematologies.
- The idea of belief and nematologies
- Analyzes the relationship between beliefs and nematologies.
- Technological and nematological moments of the institutions
- Studies the interaction between technological and nematological aspects in institutions.
- MYTHS OF THE PRESENT
The subject on Myths of the Present consists of four chapters. In "Myths of the Present", an exercise of systematic philosophical rationality is carried out, confronting diverse philosophical systems with contemporary myths. The subject explores "second-degree" philosophy that analyzes first-degree conceptions in relation to myths, addressing not only other philosophical systems, but also the "worldly philosophy" of myths and the philosophical claims of the social sciences.
- Idea of myth
- Studies the concept of myth and its function in philosophy.
- The anthropological space as a framework for analyzing myths
- Explores how anthropological space can be used for the analysis of myths.
- Historical approach to the conceptions of myths
- Analyzes the different historical conceptions about myths.
- PHILOSOPHY OF LITERATURE
The subject on Philosophy of Literature offers approaches for the philosophical analysis of literary phenomena from a materialistic perspective. It is articulated into five chapters that explore fundamental themes and provide a basis for philosophical reflection on literature.
- Historical perspective of contemporary literatures
- Examines the evolution of contemporary literatures throughout history.
- Relationship between literature and art
- Analyzes how literature and art are related in the philosophical context.
- Concept of literary categories
- Explores the different literary categories and their philosophical concepts.
- Idea of the scope of literature
- Studies the field of literature and its philosophical implications.
- PHILOSOPHY OF MEDICINE
The subject on Philosophy of Medicine focuses on the doctrines and problems related to the philosophy of medicine from the perspective of philosophical materialism. Through four chapters, it offers a critical view of medicine as a technological practice with an ethical and bioethical essence.
- Medicine as categorical scientific knowledge as a technique and as technology
- Studies medicine from its scientific and technological aspects.
- The currents of philosophy of medicine
- Analyzes the different philosophical currents related to medicine.
- Ideas on the gnoseology of medicine
- Explores the epistemological bases of medical knowledge.
- Culture, Nature and Medicine
- Examines the relationship between culture, nature and medicine.
- Mental health idea
- Analyzes the concept of mental health from a philosophical perspective.
- Medicine in relation to bioethics
- Studies the relationship between medicine and the principles of bioethics.
- PHILOSOPHY OF SPORTS
The subject Philosophy of Sports approaches the disciplines and problems of sport from a philosophical perspective. Five chapters explore gnoseological, ontological, ethical and moral issues related to sport and its institutions.
- Concept of sporting event
- Studies the concept of sports fact and its philosophical importance.
- Scope of a philosophical definition of sport
- Analyzes how sport can be defined from a philosophical perspective.
- Relationship of sport with the ideas of nature, culture and education
- Explores the connection between sport and the ideas of nature, culture and education.
- Analysis of the Olympic movement and of Olympic fundamentalism
- Examines the Olympic movement and its philosophical implications.
- PHILOSOPHY OF CINEMA AND TELEVISION
The Philosophy of Cinema and Television subject introduces students to the doctrines and problems of cinema and television from a critical perspective. It is divided into seven chapters that explore topics such as the ontological character of television, the relationship between cinema and politics, and the analysis of appearances and phenomena in these media.
- Historical-cultural background of cinema and television
- Examines the historical and cultural background of film and television.
- Notions of appearances and phenomena
- Studies the notions of appearances and phenomena in the context of cinema and television.
- Film, Television and Culture
- Explores the relationship between film, television and culture.
- Concepts of material television and formal television
- Analyzes the concepts of material television and formal television.
- Relations between cinema and politics
- Studies the relationship between cinema and politics.
- SEMINAR ON IBERO-AMERICAN IDEOLOGICAL-POLITICAL TRENDS OF THE PRESENT
The Seminar on Ibero-American Ideological-Political Trends of the Present is organized in six chapters with the objective of bringing students closer to the Ibero-American ideological-political doctrines from a philosophical materialism perspective. Through these chapters, students are expected to recognize the relationships between political and ideological currents in Ibero-America and their historical, cultural and economic context. The subject fosters philosophical analysis, critique and synthesis by applying the coordinates of philosophical materialism.
- Panorama of current Ibero-American ideological-political trends
- Explores the current panorama of ideological-political currents in Ibero-America.
- Analysis of direct and indirect sources and documents
- Studies methods of analysis of documents and sources related to ideological and political currents.
- Philosophical-political criteria for interpreting current Ibero-American ideological-political currents
- Develops philosophical-political criteria to interpret the ideological and political currents in Ibero-America.
- Application of the philosophical contents related to the subjects studied in this master's degree
- Application of philosophical contents of previous subjects for the analysis of ideological and political currents.
- SEMINAR ON HISPANICITY AND PAN-IBERIANISM
The Seminar on Hispanicity and Pan-Iberianism aims to offer a philosophical approach to the Ideas of Hispanicity and Pan-Iberianism, exploring their historical background and their geopolitical and multinational context. The tools for philosophical reflection on these Ideas are studied through seven chapters, focusing on their historical and political relevance.
- Ideas of Hispanism and Pan-Iberianism
- Analyzes the Ideas of Hispanism and Pan-Iberianism from a philosophical perspective.
- Historical Background of the Ideas of Hispanism and Pan-Iberianism
- Explore the history and evolution of the Ideas of Hispanism and Pan-Iberianism.
- Geopolitical and multinational context of the present (States, Empires and Post-imperial Communities)
- Studies the current context of post-imperial states, empires and communities in relation to Hispanism and Pan-Iberianism.
- Philosophical-political criteria for analyzing the Idea of Hispanic America
- Delves into philosophical-political criteria to analyze the Idea of Hispanic America.
PART II: METHODOLOGY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FINAL PROJECT
- METHODOLOGY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
The subject on the Methodology of Scientific Research is designed to familiarize students with the context and requirements of scientific research, including the methodological design of the final project and the preparation of the research report. The subject covers epistemological aspects, the research process, the construction of the theoretical framework, the design of methodological strategies, and the writing of the report.
- Epistemological Aspects of Scientific Research
- It explores the concepts of epistemology, paradigms, and the relationship between knowledge and science.
- The Scientific Research Process
- It addresses the stages of the research process, from the formulation of the problem to the definition of the title.
- Construction of the Theoretical Framework
- It studies the construction of the theoretical framework, literature review, and strategies for reading academic texts.
- Methodological Strategy Design
- It develops the methodological design, including data collection techniques, and procedures for data analysis.
- The Research Report
- Teaches about the parts of a research report, citation standards, and criteria for self-evaluation of the report.
- FINAL PROJECT
The objective of the Final Project is for students to carry out a philosophical research on a topic of their choice, applying methodologies of philosophical materialism and producing a written report that contributes to the field of knowledge of the program. The project must follow specific guidelines for its presentation, writing, and bibliography.
- Choice of Topic and Project Development
- Selection of a relevant philosophical topic and development of an investigation based on philosophical materialism methodologies.
- Application of the Methodology of Philosophical Materialism
- Systematic and integral application of philosophical methodologies for project development.
- Standards of Presentation and Report Writing
- Guidelines for the presentation, writing, bibliography, and critique of sources in the final report.
- Review of the State of the Art and Theoretical Foundations
- Elaboration of a detailed review of the state of the art and the theoretical framework of the chosen topic.
Note: The content of the academic program may be subject to slight modifications depending on updates or improvements made.
Management
Academic Management
- Dr. Gustavo Bueno Sánchez. Director of the Fundación Gustavo Bueno Degree in Geography and History. PhD in Philosophy from the Universidad de Oviedo. Associate Researcher of the Fundación Gustavo Bueno.
General Academic Coordination
- Dr. (c) Ligia María Lee Guandique. Degree in International Relations from Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala. Master's Degree in Political Science from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
- Marcelino Suárez Ardura. Degree in Geography and History. Degree in Philosophy. Associate Researcher of the Gustavo Bueno Foundation.
FUNIBER Training Scholarships
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