Diagnosis & Judgment in Medicine
- Vigo and Ramón Rodríguez will engage in a dialogue concerning the concept of diagnosis and the faculty of judgment, drawing upon Wolfgang Wieland's research into medicine as a...
- A central question to be addressed is the nature of diagnosis itself: Should diagnoses be discovered and deduced, or should they be established through agreed-upon conventions and rules...
- Vigo, born in Buenos Aires in 1958, is a philosophy professor holding degrees from the University of Buenos Aires and a doctorate from the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Philosophers to Discuss Diagnosis and Judgment in Medicine
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Philosophers Alejandro G. Vigo and Ramón Rodríguez will engage in a dialogue concerning the concept of diagnosis and the faculty of judgment, drawing upon Wolfgang Wieland’s research into medicine as a practical science. The discussion will explore the idea that while medicine relies heavily on theoretical sciences, it remains fundamentally a practical discipline. Its aim is to guide actions rather than solely justify theoretical propositions. Though, this practical nature does not permit arbitrary alterations to its core concepts.
A central question to be addressed is the nature of diagnosis itself: Should diagnoses be discovered and deduced, or should they be established through agreed-upon conventions and rules governing the term’s usage?
about the Speakers
Alejandro G. Vigo
Alejandro G. Vigo, born in Buenos Aires in 1958, is a philosophy professor holding degrees from the University of Buenos Aires and a doctorate from the University of Heidelberg, Germany. He has held fellowships with Conicet of Argentina, Daad of Germany, and the Alexander von Humboldt foundation of Germany.
Vigo has taught at the Universities of Buenos Aires, Los Andes, Catholic of Chile, and Navarra. Since 2021, he has been a professor at the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Los Andes in Santiago, Chile.
He is the author or co-author of numerous books and has published extensively in specialized publications. Vigo was a titular member of the Institut International of Philosophie (Paris) from 2006 to 2017 and is now an emeritus member. he also serves on the Board of directors of the Center for Public Studies (CEP) in Santiago, Chile, and is a council member of the Martin-Heidegger-Gesellschaft (Messkirch, Germany).
Vigo’s accolades include the “Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel” award (Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation,2010) and the International Prize of Philosophy “Antonio Jannone” (Pontifical University of the holy Cross,Rome,2017). In 2023, he received the “Franco Volpi” International Award from the Ibero-American Society of Heideggerian Studies.
Ramón Rodríguez
Ramón Rodríguez is a professor emeritus of philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Complutense University of Madrid. His published works include “Method, Alterity, Time. New essays on Heidegger (Madrid, 2025),” ”The metaphysics of the twentieth century (Madrid, 2024),” and “Gadamer. Understand the truth of experiance (Barcelona, 2021).”
Rodríguez has also authored numerous articles and contributed to collective volumes in the fields of ethics,phenomenology,and hermeneutics.He is a guest professor at several Ibero-American universities. he received the Franco Volpi International Award from the Ibero-American Society of Heideggerian Studies in 2013 and is a member of the Free College of Emeritus.
Event Details
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. (Argentina time)
Platform: zoom
Meeting ID: 897 9880 6587
Access Code: 792909
The event is free and open to the public.
Philosophers Discuss Diagnosis and Judgment in Medicine: A Q&A
Q: What is the main topic of the upcoming discussion?
A: The focus of the dialogue between philosophers Alejandro G.Vigo and Ramón Rodríguez will be the concept of diagnosis and the role of judgment in medicine. They will explore these ideas considering Wolfgang Wieland’s research, which views medicine as a practical science.
Q: Why is medicine considered a practical science?
A: the discussion highlights that while medicine relies on theoretical sciences,its core function is to guide actions and interventions. It aims to improve health and guide those actions, rather than simply justifying theoretical propositions.
Q: What is a key question the discussion will address regarding diagnosis?
A: A central question is whether diagnoses are discovered and deduced, or whether they are established through agreed-upon conventions and rules guiding the use of diagnostic terms.
Q: Who is Alejandro G. Vigo?
A: Alejandro G. Vigo, born in Buenos Aires in 1958, is a beliefs professor. He holds degrees from the University of Buenos aires and a doctorate from the University of Heidelberg in Germany. He has held fellowships from Conicet of Argentina, DAAD of Germany, and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Germany. He is currently a professor at the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Los Andes in Santiago,Chile,since 2021.
Q: What are some of Alejandro G. vigo’s meaningful achievements and affiliations?
A: Vigo is the author or co-author of numerous books and has published extensively. He was a titular member of the Institut International of Philosophie (Paris) from 2006 to 2017 and is now an emeritus member. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Center for public Studies (CEP) in Santiago, chile, and is a council member of the Martin-Heidegger-Gesellschaft (Messkirch, Germany). His accolades include the “Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel” award (2010) and the International Prize of Philosophy “Antonio Jannone” (2017), both mentioned in the provided article.
Q: Who is Ramón Rodríguez?
A: Ramón Rodríguez is a professor emeritus of philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the complutense University of Madrid.
Q: What are some of Ramón Rodríguez’s publications?
A: His published works include “Method, Alterity, Time.New essays on Heidegger (Madrid, 2025),” “The metaphysics of the twentieth century (Madrid, 2024),” and “Gadamer. Understand the truth of experiance (Barcelona, 2021).”
Q: What are some of Ramón Rodríguez’s other affiliations and awards?
A: Ramón Rodríguez has authored articles and contributed to collective volumes focused on ethics, phenomenology, and hermeneutics. He is a guest professor at several Ibero-American universities. He received the Franco Volpi International Award from the Ibero-american Society of Heideggerian Studies in 2013 and is a member of the Free College of Emeritus.
Q: When and where will the event take place?
A: The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. Argentina time, via Zoom.
Q: How can I attend the event?
A: The event is free and open to the public. The Zoom meeting ID is 897 9880 6587, and the access code is 792909.
| Key Details | information |
|---|---|
| Event Title | Philosophers to discuss Diagnosis and Judgment in Medicine |
| Speakers | Alejandro G.Vigo and Ramón Rodríguez |
| Topic | Diagnosis and Judgment in Medicine |
| Date and Time | Tuesday, June 3, 2:00 p.m. (Argentina time) |
| Platform | Zoom |
| Meeting ID | 897 9880 6587 |
| Access code | 792909 |
| Cost | Free |