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:·Symposium I
Darwinism and siciety
Coordinators - Opening: Alción Cheroni – Nelson Villarreal
Speakers: Daniel Dennett, Lucio Florio, Fernado Mañé Garzón
Comments: Oruam Barboza/ Eduardo Blasina/ Richard Fariña/ Antonio Ocaña
Framework and objective
Evolution: Interaction Science and society.
Darwin’s theory of evolution is one of the greatest revolutions that changed the
course of science and society. It has also caused one of the greatest cultural
impacts. It has permeated practically all areas of human action and thinking,
covering such aspects as religion, culture, economy production, and philosophy.
Since its origins, Darwin’s work and the theory of evolution has gained ground
within biology until it virtually covered all of its areas. It has also produced
evolutionary thinking in other disciplines.
Just as physics, evolutionary biology has had a somewhat conflictive
relationship with some schools of philosophical and religious thinking. It is also
an expression of the contradictions and social and economic controversies from
which it historically originated.
The major transformations that the theory of evolution has undergone along
history result in new and conflictive approaches by experts in search of
understanding the true nature of Darwin’s revolution, in particular with respect to
the Lamarck theory. The conflict, relationships and implications between biology
and culture, between natural and social sciences, and between science,
philosophy and theology.
These controversies seek to maintain the autonomy of science as well as its
interaction with the historical-social moment of their appearance, such as the
conflict and respect for the philosophical and religion choices of citizens
embracing evolution ideas within a framework of secular education.
In our country this anniversary comes as a unique opportunity of interaction
between natural sciences and all other sciences, as well as with society as a
whole. It is a paradox that a theory such as the evolutionary theory, with a
strong outreach in society, is often not understood in all of its complexity and
importance. Indeed, over-simplified and distorted versions of the theory reach
different social and cultural spheres. It is necessary to act in this respect,
looking for a better understanding of the real implications of the theory and its
fundaments, while the debate is used as a means to make science accessible
to the people.
It is necessary to take advantage of this singular moment, also to strengthen
interaction among researchers in the evolutionary area with intellectuals in other
areas, as well as with thinkers from the philosophical and cultural field, in order
to carry out a more thorough analysis of recent and past impacts on those
diverse fields.
In that sense this Symposium is understood as fundamentally related to
two others within the Darwin 200 Event. These are: Climate Change and
Species Adaptation, and Biotechnology and Economy.
NELSON VILLARREAL DURÁN
Philosophy and Social Science researcher. Professor of Philosophical Anthropology
at the catholic university of Uruguay (since 1996). Conducted studies on political
philosophy and society, publishing articles in specialized magazines in the region
(1988-2006)
Graduate studies on Philosophy from the University of the Republic of Uruguay
(1987-1992) and for the Master in Political Science with specialization in Public
Policies (2000-2001) from the same University. He also has a Diploma on “Development Effectiveness”, Prodev/Indes/IADB. Washington (2005).
Prof. Villarreal has carried out research on the philosophical, socio-cultural and
theological appropriation of the evolution theories, particularly on the contributions
of Teilhard de Chardin and J. L. Segundo. Takes an approach to epistemologies
linked to neo-Darwinism and convergent evolutionism, from the pan-evolution perspective with criticism to neo-creationism, intelligent design and scientism, in
search of a critical social thinking and philosophical faith-and-science compatibility.
Has been invited by biologists in Uruguay to take part on the “Darwin 200”
celebrations and by the Jesuits to participate in the permanent seminar of
philosophers in Latin America.
Was part of the History Department at the Franciscan research center (CIPFE) In
Montevideo (1988-2004); associate researcher at the Latin American center of
social ecology (CLAES) and the Foundation for the Progress of Humankind (FPH)
Paris (1994-2007). Lead the Environment and Social Policies Program at CLAES and
was part of the D3E (Development, Economy, Ecology and Equity) team (2001-
2003). Coordinator of the project “Comparative Social Policies in Latin America” for
the Friedrich Ebert foundation in Uruguay (2003-2005). Professor at PRODEV/IADB– Development Effectiveness on Public Policy Formulation and Coordination in third
generation reforms (2007)
At present, holds the position of management advisor of at the Planning and
Budget Office (OPP) of the Presidency of the Republic of Uruguay. He is also
Coordinator of “One UN” for the United Nations reform – Pilot program Uruguay
(2007-2009) and Multilaterals (IADB-FOMIN-WB), (2005-2007) - Formulation and
Coordination of Public Policies with reference to strategic planning for development,
social policies and the design of the national public investment system (2005-2006)
Member of Generación 83 and Uytopías, peer spaces for socio-cultural, political and
scientific reflection in Uruguay
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ALCIÓN CHERONI CARBALLO
Professor at the University of the Republic of Uruguay, since1965, in the following
departments: School of Architecture, University School of Library Studies and
Related Sciences, School of Economics and Management and School of Sciences.
Member of the Sub-Commission of Research Projects – ectorial commission for
scientific research, CSIC (University of the Republic) representing the Social Sector.
At present: Assistant Professor of Epistemology and Director of the History and
Science Philosophy Department at the Philosophy Institute / School of Humanities
and Education; and Associate Professor and Chief of Department of Engineer’s Social
Insertion at the School of Engineering.
Gives post graduate and refresher courses at the School of Engineering, on history
of science and innovation and society. Co-director of Galileo magazine, Department
of Science History and Philosophy.
Took part in several national and international academic events, such as: I. -
Symposium on reception of Darwinism in Latin America: comparative analysis.
UNAM/CSIC (Madrid) México, Cancun, 1997. II. - Symposium, Evolutionism and
Culture. Darwinism in Europe and Latin America. CSIC (Madrid)/UNAM/Autonomous
Government of Extremadura. Jaraiz de la Vera (Caceres, Spain),
2001. III. - International Symposium. História do Darwinismo na Europa e
Américas. Meio Ambiente, Biodiversidade e a difusao da teoria. CHC/MAST, COC,
UNAM; CSIC. Manaus, 2004.
Publications:
-“Darwin en el reino de las vacas. Dos opositores al darwinismo en el Uruguay:
Domingo Ordoñana y Mariano Soler”, in Th. F. Glick, R. Ruiz and M. A. Puig-Samper
(eds.) El darwinismo en España e Iberoamérica. Madrid, UNAM/CSIC/Ediciones Doce
Calles, 1999.
-“Darwin: el naturalista de la revolución industrial”, in C. Altuna and M. Ubilla (eds.)
El Prisma de la Evolución. A 140 años de “El origen de las especies”. Montevideo,
School of Science/DIRAC, 2000.
- “Carlos Reyles: darwinismo, política y literatura en el Uruguay del 900”, in M. A.
Puig-Samper, R. Ruiz and A. Galera (eds.), Evolucionismo y Cultura. Darwinismo en
Europa e Iberoamérica. Madrid, Autonomous Government of
Extremadura/UNAM/Ediciones Doce Calles, 2002.
”Marxismo y evolucionismo en el pensamiento de Emilio Frugoni”, Papeles de la FIM.
Madrid, No. 18, 2ª. Época, 2002.
-Bajo la mirada de Darwin. Aspectos del debate filosófico en el Río de la Plata, desde
1870 a 1900. Montevideo, Unión Latina/Grupo Noesis/SUPCYT/UNIVIT, 2007. |
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LUCIO FLORIO
He studied in La Plata, Rome and Buenos Aires, where he obtained the doctoral degree
in Systematic Theology. He teaches at the Catholic University of Argentina and the
Santo Tomás de Aquino University, both of them in Buenos Aires. Florio has written
many articles about sistematic theology and about topics of culture, science and
theology. He also published in Spain the book: Mapa trinitario del mundo. Actualización
del tema de la percepción del Dios trinitario en la experiencia histórica del creyente
(Trinitarian Map of the World. Updating of the Perception of the Trinitarian God in the
Believer’s Historic Experience), Salamanca: Secretariado Trinitario, 2000).
He coordinated for four years a Metanexus Local Society in Argentina. He leads now
the “Fundación Diálogo entre Ciencia y Religión (DECYR)” (www.decyr.net), which is
organizing the IV Latin American Meeting on Science and Religion in Buenos Aires
about the topic: “Traces and Destinies of the Evolution”. He is working in a research
project on “Evolution and Creation” with a support of the John Templeton Foundation.
He is also member of the board of the Argentinean edition of the Communio magazine.
Florio is also member of the “Associazione ex-alunni del Pontificio Istituto Biblico” of
Rome, the “Sociedad Argentina de Teología” and the “European Society for the Study
of Science and Theology (ESSSAT)”.
Some publications:
o La mirada teológica sobre la creación en nuestro tiempo, Fundación Santa Ana, La Plata
1998, (18pp). “El mensaje bíblico sobre la naturaleza. Nueva visión de la ecología”, en
ARMANDO LEVORATTI (a cargo de), Comentario Bíblico Latinoamericano, vol. Nuevo
Testamento, ed. Verbo Divino, Estella (Navarra) 2003, pp. 97-101. “Trinidad y
Evolución. Repercusiones de la idea monoteísta y trinitaria del Dios en relación a la
naturaleza en evolución”, en: PASCUAL, RAFAEL (editor), L´Evoluzione: Crocevia di
Scienza, Filosofia e Teologia, Edizione Studium, Roma, 2005, pp. 273-314.
o “Evolución e Imagen de Dios”, en: FERNÁNDEZ, V. – GALLI, C. (editores), Dios es
Espíritu, Luz y Amor. Homenaje a Ricardo Ferrara, Editorial de la Universidad Católica
Argentina, Buenos Aires, 2005, pp. 307-318.
o “What is Human Being That You Are Mindful of Him, The Son of Man That Care for
Him? (Ps 8). A Reading of the Biblical Message about Human Being and Nature from
the New Vision of Science and Ecology”, The Journal of Faith and Science Exchange,
Boston (EEUU), Volume V, 2001, 173-178.
o “El cristianismo tras los pasos de Darwin. Una segunda oportunidad teológica para
Teilhard de Chardin”, Proyecto, 41 (2002) 41-62
o “Ciencia y Religión. ¿Un diálogo reiniciado?”, Criterio, Nº 2331 (oct. 2007) 572-576
o “Las ciencias naturales en la elaboración de la teología. Algunas propuestas actuales”,
Revista Teología, Bs. As., t. XVIV, nº 94, Diciembre 2007: 551-578.
o “Cosmic Christology and Pneumatology. Updating a Traditional Theological Topic to
Approach a Dynamic Univers”, en: KS. WALDEMAR CISTO – ZBIGNIEW KUBACKI, Sens
Ludzkiej Prozygody, Wydawnictwo Rhetos, Warszawa 2008, 153-158.
o “Dios después de Darwin: algunas repercusiones teológicas de la teoría de la
evolución”, en Intersticios. Filosofía, Arte, Religión, publicación semestral de la Escuela
de Filosofía del Instituto Internacional de Filosofía, Universidad Intercontinental,
México, año 13, núm, 28, 2008, pp. 121-137.
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FERNANDO MAÑÉ GARZÓN
He studied and graduated from the University of the Republic with a Doctor of
Medicine degree in 1954.
As a student he would acquire a solid biological education at the Biological Sciences
Laboratory, together with the beginners of biological research in Uruguay: Ergasto
H. Cordero, Clemente Estable and Francisco A. Sáez.
His further training was in Robert Debré and Maurice Lamy Clinics and in Êtres
Organisés Laboratory at the Faculty of Medicine in Paris. He was Head and Senior
Professor of Zoology in the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences.
He is a Senior Member of the National Academy of Medicine, and of the Riale
Academy of Medicine of Catalonia. He set up Clinical Genetics in the country.
He leads the History of Medicine Department, vocationally motivated by History of
Science.
He has published 350 research works on diverse scientific disciplines: Biology,
Systematics, Genetics, Clinics, Neonatology, Endocrinology and History of Medicine.
He has published about twenty books, some of them are: Pedro Visca, Founder of
Medical Clinics in Uruguay (2 volumes, 1983); Vilardebó, First Uruguayan doctor
(1989); One century of Darwinism (1990), Federico Susviela Guarch, First
Uruguayan Pathologist (1993), History of Science in Uruguay (3 volumes), (1996-
2004), History of Physiology in Uruguay (2001), Juan B. Morelli in the Uruguayan
History of Medicine (2004), The Emergency Quartet (2005), Luis P. Lenguas (2007),
Américo Ricaldoni. "Artificer of Uruguayan Medicine". (2009, with the contribution of
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Daniel Dennett
aniel C. Dennett, the author of Breaking the Spell (Viking, 2006), Freedom Evolves (Viking Penguin, 2003) and Darwin's Dangerous Idea (Simon &Schuster, 1995), is University Professor and Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy, and Co-Director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. He lives with his wife in North Andover, Massachusetts, and has a daughter, a son, and a grandson. He was born in Boston in 1942, the son of a historian by the same name, and received his B.A. in philosophy from Harvard in 1963. He then went to Oxford to work with Gilbert Ryle, under whose supervision he completed the D.Phil. in philosophy in 1965. He taught at U.C. Irvine from 1965 to 1971, when he moved to Tufts, where he has taught ever since, aside from periods visiting at Harvard, Pittsburgh, Oxford, and the École Normale Supérieure in Paris.
His first book, Content and Consciousness, appeared in 1969, followed by Brainstorms (1978), Elbow Room (1984), The Intentional Stance (1987), Consciousness Explained (1991), Darwin's Dangerous Idea (1995), Kinds of Minds (1996), and Brainchildren: A Collection of Essays 1984-1996 (MIT Press and Penguin, 1998). Sweet Dreams: Philosophical Obstacles to a Science of Consciousness, was published in 2005 by MIT Press. He co-edited The Mind's I with Douglas Hofstadter in 1981. He is the author of over three hundred scholarly articles on various aspects on the mind, published in journals ranging from Artificial Intelligence and Behavioral and Brain Sciences to Poetics Today and the Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism.
He gave the John Locke Lectures at Oxford in 1983, the Gavin David Young Lectures at Adelaide, Australia, in 1985, and the Tanner Lecture at Michigan in 1986, among many others. He has received two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Fulbright Fellowship, and a Fellowship at the Center for Advanced Studies in Behavioral Science. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1987.
He was the Co-founder (in 1985) and Co-director of the Curricular Software Studio at Tufts, and has helped to design museum exhibits on computers for the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Science in Boston, and the Computer Museum in Boston.
He spends most of his summers on his farm in Maine, where he harvests blueberries, hay and timber, and makes Normandy cider wine, when he is not sailing. He is also a sculptor.
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Comments
Oruam Barboza
Profesor de Historia (IPA); Licenciado en Sociología (Facultad de Ciencias Sociales); Magister en Ciencias Humanas, Opción Filosofía y Sociedad (Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación). Subdirector del IPA (1998-2008). Docente efectivo en Formación Docente. Actualmente Director Ejecutivo de la Dirección de Formación y Perfeccionamiento Docente de ANEP.
Eduardo Blasina
Es ingeniero agrónomo, director de Blasina & Tardáguila Consultores, aplica el análisis evolutivo tanto a la comprensión de los aspectos biológicos de la agronomía como al análsis económico. Sus áreas de interés abarcan desde la botánica a la filosofía pasando por la epistemología y las demás áreas del conocimiento. Considera la obra de Bertrand Russell fundamental en el terreno filosófico y a la de Richard Dawkins de especial importancia tanto para la comprensión de la biología como de las implicancias que la evolución tiene sobre la sociedad. Lleva adelante el sitio evolutivamente.blogspot.com y está finalizando un libro sobre la importancia de Uruguay en la construcción de las ideas de Charles Darwin.
Richard A. Fariña
Casado, una hija, 51 años, doctor en ciencias biológicas, profesor agregado de Paleontología en la Facultad de Ciencias, investigador principal de PEDECIBA, autor de diversas publicaciones en temas de la megafauna cuaternaria, primera fuente de inspiración de Darwin, y otros temas, así como de obras de divulgación científica en medios escritos y televisivos.
Antonio Ocaña Pasquau
s.j., jesuita español, enseña Teoría de la Ciencia en las carreras de la Facultad de Ingeniería y Antropología Filosófica y en las carreras de Psicología, Ingeniería y Empresas de la Universidad Católica del Uruguay. Es licenciado en Filosofía y Psicología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, y en Teología por la Universidad “Comillas” de Madrid. Se inició en la docencia como ayudante de José Gómez Caffarena, y es miembro desde 1983 del Grupo Jesuita Latinoamericano de Reflexión Filosófica, habiendo publicado diversos trabajos en las publicaciones del Grupo. Ha sido Rector de la Universidad Católica en el quinquenio 2004-2009. |
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