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Alvin Galeon

Galeon, Alvin A.

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aagaleon@usc.edu.ph

Degrees

A.B. Philosophy, University of San Carlos, 1994
M.A. Philosophy, University of San Carlos, 1998
Ph.D. Philosophy, University of San Carlos, 2006

Research Interests:

Habermas, Rorty, Adorno, Philosophy of Education, Ethics

Recent Publication:

1. “Overcoming Covid-19 Pandemic: Nietzsche’s Übermensch And The Filipino Notion Of Magpakatao.” Malim: Jurnal Pengajian Umum Asia Tenggara. 23 (2022)
2. “The Philosophy of Philippine Higher Education: An Analysis.” University of San Carlos Graduate Journal 24 (March 2008): 156-176.
3. “Habermas’ Theory of Communicative Action: Its Development and Key Concepts.” University of San Carlos Graduate Journal 23 (March 2007): 150-164.
4. “Habermas’ Theory of Communicative Action: A Tool Toward Reconstruction of the Philosophy of Philippine Higher Education.” Kinaadman: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Holy Name University 17 (October 2006): 28-34.
5. “The Lifeworld: A Complementary Concept to Habermas’ Theory of Communicative Action.” PHAVISMINDA Journal 5 (May 2006): 139-150. 
6. “Habermas’ Discourse Ethics: Its Kantian Background and Principles.” Ad Veritatem 4 (March 2005): 407-421.

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