José Luis Villacañas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids José Luis Villacañas
Born	10 June 1955  Úbeda
Occupation	Political philosopher, philosophy historian
Employer	Complutense University of Madrid (2009–) Spanish National Research Council (1994–1997) University of Murcia (1986–1994) University of Murcia (2003–2009) University of Valencia (1977–1986)
Position held	professor

José Luis Villacañas Berlanga, born in 1955, is a Spanish thinker who studies politics and the history of ideas. He is known as a political philosopher and a historian of political ideas. This means he explores how governments work and how people have thought about politics throughout history.

About José Luis Villacañas

José Luis Villacañas was born in Úbeda, Spain, on June 10, 1955. He attended the Colegio de la Sagrada Familia in his hometown.

His Journey in Philosophy

He began his higher education at the University of Valencia. In 1977, he earned his degree in Philosophy. Later, he completed his PhD in Philosophy at the same university. His PhD research focused on the ideas of the famous philosopher Kant.

After his studies, Villacañas became a full professor. He taught at the University of Murcia (UM) for many years. Since 2009, he has been a professor at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). In this role, he teaches and researches important ideas about politics and history.

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