Mexico City, February 10, 2025. The School of Philosophy of the Universidad Panamericana hosted the workshop Aristotle in the Americasworkshop, an international academic event of the Master's program in Ancient Philosophyheld January 17-19, in collaboration with Princeton University (United States), the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) and the Universidad de los Andes (Colombia).
The main objective of this event was to exercise the skills of comprehension and analysis of Greek texts in a dialogic and collaborative environment. in a dialogic and collaborative environment. During the workshop, students from undergraduate to postdoctoral level, together with internationally renowned scholars, worked on the translation, discussion and interpretation of the first nine chapters of Aristotle's Poetics.
This exercise not only allowed participants to deepen their knowledge of the classic text, but also to interact with international peers and world-class experts, strengthening their academic and professional training.
An international collaborative event in philosophy
The Aristotle in the Americas workshop counted with the participation of leading institutions such as the National University of Colombiathe Federal University of Rio de Janeirothe Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, the Federal University of Sao Paulo and the Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo, among others.among others.
Featured speakers included professors André Laks, María Elena García Peláez, David Lévystone, Marco Zingano, Hendrik Lorenz, Benjamin Morison, Carolina Araujo, Andrew Fordwho shared their knowledge and guided the discussions.
The reception of Poetics in Brazil and New Spain
The event concluded with the lecture The reception of Aristotle's Poetics in Brazilgiven by Dr. Fernando M. Ganzoni Dr. Fernando M. Ganzoni of the Federal University of Sao Paulo. In his lecture, Dr. Ganzoni explored how this text by Aristotle has been received historically in Brazil, the influences it has had and its reinterpretations over the centuries.
In addition, the reception of the Poetics in New Spain was discussed, highlighting the cultural and intellectual connections between the two territories. This analysis demonstrated that Aristotle's texts are still relevant and that it is the responsibility of each culture to continue translating and reinterpreting its classics. it is the responsibility of each culture to continue translating and reinterpreting its classics.
Transcendence for UP and the Faculty of Philosophy
This type of initiative consolidates the prestige of the Universidad Panamericana's School of Philosophy, positioning it as a leading referent in the study of ancient philosophy and the translation of Greek texts.. In addition, they strengthen international collaboration between universities, promoting the academic growth of students and teachers.
The alliance with institutions such as Princeton University and the University of Sao Paulo opens new opportunities for the development of research projects in philosophy and humanities, enriching the educational offerings of the Master's in Ancient Philosophy.
Learn more about the School of Philosophy at: https://www.up.edu.mx/educacion-universidad-facultad-de-filosofia/
