Congress Presentation

Hegel and Latin America - Reception and Hermeneutics

     The reception and interpretations of Hegel's works in Latin America, highlighting phenomenological, logical, decolonial approaches, and other varied Hegelian themes, aim to understand Hegel's influence in Latin America to perceive how his philosophy was received and interpreted in a diverse cultural and historical context.

     Therefore, the Congress is structured in four thematic axes:

1. Phenomenology: How has Hegel's Phenomenology influenced Latin American philosophers and social scientists, contributing to analyses of identities, cultures, and societies?
2. Logic: How have Latin American scholars examined dialectical logic to elaborate diagnoses and understand social and historical changes?
3. Decolonial Readings: How do decolonial readings challenge Eurocentric narratives and promote a critical interpretation of history and culture from the Latin American perspective? Is it possible to use Hegel's thought to deconstruct European cultural supremacy?
4. Varied Hegelian Themes: To explain the diverse themes addressed by Hegel, such as ethics, aesthetics, politics, religion, etc.

     The reception of Hegel in Latin America is diverse and profound, encompassing a variety of areas of thought and practice. Latin American interpretations of Hegel offer new perspectives and criticisms that enrich world philosophy, highlighting Hegel's continued relevance in contemporary and diverse contexts. There is a need to continue studying how Hegelian philosophy can be applied to address current challenges in Latin America, including social, economic, and cultural inequalities.