The study of texts in the philosophical training. Some methodological considerations

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Carlos Miguel Gómez Rincón

Abstract

This work places studying and producing texts in the center of the philosophical formation, especially at the undergraduate level. It gives some methodological considerations for undertaking an integral and exhaustive study of a philosophical work. It mentions three types of reading: first, the intrinsic study of the work, second, the search of inter-textual relationships and third, social and historical context. In agreement with the first type, the article highlights the importance of capturing the text´s structure and the hypothesis of reading.


The author emphasizes the role of the seminar like the main methodology for learning to research in philosophy. He enhances how the philosophical training helps to develop emotional, social and ethical skills, apart of developing cognitive skills.

Author Biography

Carlos Miguel Gómez Rincón, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

M. A. Religious Studies (Universidad de Lancaster), Licenciado en Filosofía (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana), Profesional en Estudios Literarios (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana). Profesor del Departamento de Filosofía de Uniminuto.