Organization profile
Organization profile
The Center for General Studies at the University of the Andes (UANDES) promotes research that transcends the boundaries of traditional disciplines, focusing on the study of the great questions that concern the human person, society, and culture. Its scientific output includes articles, book chapters, reviews, and full-length books.
The Center’s research ranges from philosophy and theology to contemporary ethical challenges—for example, the doctrine of natural law within the Christian philosophical framework, and legal-ethical standards in telemedicine—demonstrating a commitment to rigorous and contemporary cultural reflection. This line of work is integrated into the general education of UANDES students through transversal courses designed to open the intellect to universal truths and to foster interdisciplinary critical thinking.
Research lines of the UANDES academic units
- Research Lines (Organizational units)
- Natural law and metaphysics in the context of political-philosophical questions (e.g., the “state of nature”)
- Applied ethics and legal-ethical standards in domains such as telemedicine
- The human person, culture, and interdisciplinary reflection (philosophy, theology, human sciences) in contemporary contexts
Open Keywords of the UANDES academic units
- Open Keywords (Organizational units)
- Human person
- Culture and society
- Philosophy and theology
- Applied ethics
- General education
- Universal questions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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FONDECYT REGULAR - 1230759: STATUS (PURAE) NATURAE: DIMENSIÓN POLÍTICA DE LA "NATURALEZA PURA" Y FUENTES DEL "ESTADO DE NATURALEZA" MODERNO
Letelier Widow, G. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/04/23 → 31/03/27
Project: RESEARCH
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FONDECYT INICIACIÓN - 11230648: DEUS UT PRIMUM COGNITUM: EL FUNDAMENTO ÚLTIMO DEL CONOCIMIENTO, LA REFUNDACIÓN DE LA METAFÍSICA Y LOS LÍMITES DE LA RAZÓN NATURAL EN EL PENSAMIENTO FILOSÓFICO Y TEOLÓGICO DE BUENAVENTURA, ENRIQUE DE GANTE Y OTROS AUTORES DE LA SEGUNDA MITAD DEL SIGLO XIII
Contreras, D. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
15/03/23 → 14/03/26
Project: RESEARCH
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El "estado de naturaleza" en la escuela española de derecho natural y de gentes: Vitoria, Vázquez de Menchaca, Suárez
Letelier Widow, G. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
20/11/15 → 30/10/18
Project: RESEARCH
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¿Están los docentes formados y motivados para impartir una educación para el desarrollo sostenible? ¿Qué relación existe entre la formación y la motivación en los docentes? Estudio exploratorio
Vergara Arteaga, M., Graell-Martín, M., Fuentes Loss, M. & Albareda-Tiana, S., 2026, Educación Climática en la Universidad y desde la Universidad. Albareda-Tiana, S. (ed.). OmniaScience, p. 77-95Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Revisión sistemática de los conceptos sostenibilidad y sustentabilidad en la educación superior latinoamericana
Vergara Arteaga, M., 2026, In: Luna Azul. 61, p. 65-92 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Role of (Greek text) in Philosophical Ascent in the Phaedrus: From Corporeal Beauty to Philosophical Friendship
Martín, M., 2026, In: Topicos (Mexico). 74, p. 133-163 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Teoría y praxis en Plotino
Rodríguez Acuña, L. R. (Participant) & Giménez Salinas, J. A. (Organizer)
6 Nov 2025 → 7 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Centro de Estudios Generales (Organizational unit)
Soaje de Elías, R. (Participant)
2010 → 2013Activity: Other