The Philosopher

Alfonso Gómez-Lobo

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Nationality:
Chilean
Schools:
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso, University of Athens, University of Tübingen, University of Munich, University of Heidelberg
Branchs:
Metaphysics, Moral philosophy, Ethics, Bioethics
Period:
20th-century

The synopsis

Alfonso Gómez-Lobo (January 1, 1940 – December 31, 2011) was a professor of metaphysics and moral philosophy at Georgetown University, recognized for his critical analyses of contemporary ethics. He was also a member of The President's Council on Bioethics in the United States. Born in Viña del Mar, Chile, Gómez-Lobo pursued his education at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso, the University of Athens in Greece, and three German universities: the University of Tübingen, the University of Munich, and the University of Heidelberg. He earned his PhD in Philosophy, Classic, and Ancient History from the University of Munich in 1966, graduating magna cum laude. His academic career included teaching positions at universities in Valparaiso, Puerto Rico, and Penn State before he became part of Georgetown University in 1977. Gómez-Lobo received numerous awards and research fellowships, including one from the Guggenheim Foundation. His contributions to translating Ancient Greek texts into Spanish also garnered significant attention.

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