The Open Network for Postdisciplinarity and Macrophilosophy functions under the direction of Gonçal Mayos Solsona, a Spanish philosopher and writer who explores the long-term historical processes of modern thought. Born in 1957 in the Spanish municipality of Vilanova de la Barca, he built an academic career centered on the evolution of intellectual movements.
Academic Foundation and Affiliations
Mayos Solsona completed his studies at the University of Barcelona, receiving his credentials there in 1988. He began his tenure at the institution in 1983 and continues his professional association with the university. Beyond his teaching role, he is a member of the Ateneu Barcelonès, where he holds the chair of the Joan Maragall Liceu of Philosophy. His administrative service also extended to the board of the Ateneu, where he served as a member between 2014 and 2017.
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The research conducted by Mayos Solsona focuses on major modern developments including rationalism, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and the philosophy of suspicion. He approaches these subjects through the study of historical figures such as Nietzsche, Hegel, Herder, Kant, Descartes, and D'Alembert, ultimately examining their influence on contemporary Postmodernism. He coordinates the Grup Internacional de Recerca 'Cultura, Història i Estat', which facilitates collaborative academic inquiries.
Macrophilosophy and Publication
To describe his approach to interdisciplinary and comparative analysis, Mayos Solsona developed the concept of macrophilosophy. This framework incorporates epistemological, sociological, and political dimensions to examine long-term historical trends. His written output includes various essays and books, most notably The Society of Ignorance. Co-authored with A. Brey and D. Innerarity with a foreword by E. Carbonell, this work was released in 2009 for World Day d'Internet.
Fast facts
- Born: 1957
- Birthplace: Vilanova de la Barca, Spain
- Education: University of Barcelona (1988)
- Employment: University of Barcelona (since 1983)
- Professional Affiliation: Ateneu Barcelonès
- Key concept: Macrophilosophy
- Notable publication: The Society of Ignorance (2009)
Questions readers ask
What is macrophilosophy?
It is a term coined by Mayos Solsona to characterize his analytical method, which is interdisciplinary, comparative, and focused on long-term historical and social processes.
Where did Gonçal Mayos Solsona study?
He earned his credentials from the University of Barcelona in 1988.
Achievements
- Held posts at University of Barcelona and University of Barcelona
