University ontology: from functions to essence

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https://doi.org/10.32870/dse.vi23.702

Abstract

 

 The thesis behind this essay maintains that universities have historically been inertial institutions subjected to a hegemonic figure of power, and that one of the ways to combat this inertia lies in the strengthening of the university’s essence. In order to strengthen our thesis, we carried out a broad historical analysis that shows the relationship of dependence between the university and its hegemonic power figures. Subsequently, a philosophical distinction was made between the notions of function, purpose and essence, showing that they are not homologous concepts and that essence represents the main challenge for the universities of our time. Finally, some recommendations are outlined to turn the crisis into an opportunity for the creation of utopias and transformations. 

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Author Biographies

Ricardo Lindquist-Sánchez, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

Maestrante en Ciencias Educativas. Líneas de investigación: Filosofía de las universidades, colaboración universidad-tercer sector, epistemología. Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México.

Rodolfo García-Galván, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

Doctor en Ciencias Económicas. Líneas de investigación: Cooperación de las instituciones de educación superior con su entorno regional (empresas, sociedad y gobierno). Economía y política del conocimiento, y de la educación superior. Cátedra Conacyt asignado a la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México.

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Published

2021-06-30

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No. 23 (12): Reading and writing practices. Subjects, materialities, literacities. July-December 2021

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