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Jesús Padilla Gálvez
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Jesús Padilla Gálvez
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| Born | October 28, 1959 Almería, Spain
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| Alma mater | University of Cologne |
| Awards | Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art 1st Class Alexander von Humboldt Research Award |
| Era | Contemporary philosophy |
| Region | Western Philosophy |
| School | Analytic |
| Thesis | Referenz und Theorie der möglichen Welten (1988) |
| Doctoral advisor | Lothar Eley, Albert Zimmermann |
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Logic, Ontology, Epistemology, Philosophy of language, Philosophy of mathematics, Philosophy of science, Ethics. |
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Notable ideas
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Reference, Sense, Truth, Proof, Self reference, Metalogic, Form of life (philosophy) |
Jesús Padilla Gálvez (born October 28, 1959) is a philosopher from Spain. He is known for his work in the philosophy of language, logic, and the history of sciences.
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Studying and Teaching Philosophy
Jesús Padilla Gálvez studied at the University of Cologne in Germany. He focused on Philosophy, History, and Mathematics. He earned his first degree (M.A.) in 1983. Later, in 1988, he received his Ph.D. in Philosophy.
Early Career and Professorships
After his studies, Padilla Gálvez worked as a research assistant. This was from 1988 to 1991 at the University of Murcia in Spain. He then became an associate professor. From 1992 to 1994, he taught Logic and Philosophy of Language at the University of León, Spain.
He also taught as a visiting professor in Austria. This was at the Johannes Kepler University from 1994 to 1999. Since 1999, he has been a full professor. He teaches at the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Toledo, Spain.
Visiting Scholar Around the World
Padilla Gálvez has visited many universities to teach and research. These include places like the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He also visited universities in Germany and Austria.
His Ideas and Research
Padilla Gálvez explores important questions in philosophy. He uses a special way of thinking called the "analytic method." This method helps to make ideas clear. It looks closely at language to avoid confusion. It also examines the logical structure of philosophical ideas.
Main Areas of Study
His work covers five main areas:
- Philosophy of language: How language works and what it means.
- Logic: The study of correct reasoning.
- Philosophy of history of science: How scientific ideas have changed over time.
- Social changes in democratic systems: How societies change in countries where people vote.
- Language for specific purposes (LSP): How language is used in certain fields, like science or law.
Experts He Studied
Padilla Gálvez has studied the ideas of many famous philosophers. These include Gottfried Leibniz, Immanuel Kant, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. He is known as a top expert on Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy. He has written many books and articles about Wittgenstein's ideas. He focuses on how language and logic are connected.
His research also includes topics like:
- The history of logic and mathematics.
- How people make decisions and act.
- What it means to be human (anthropology).
- Art and beauty (aesthetics).
- Politics, including democracy and terrorism.
Awards and Special Recognition
Jesús Padilla Gálvez has received important awards for his work.
- In 2020, he received the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class. This is a high honor from Austria for people who do great work in science and art.
See also
In Spanish: Jesús Padilla Gálvez para niños
