This article deals with a classic of educational reflection, both from the point view research and teaching practice: philosopher Aristotle contributions Historical-Critical Pedagogy. It is not matter literally "applying" views this thinker in hasty uncritical way to school contemporary education without major concerns. On contrary, we understand that study Aristotelian work, as well Greek soci...

Francisco Varela was an innovative thinker and researcher as well as a pioneer in the present dialog between science and Buddhism. In this essay, I will first speak briefly about some of Francisco's contributions to the world at large and then relate a few vivid moments from my own interactions with him.

Galen was the most influential medical writer of all time. Although a dogmatic authoritarian, he was a careful, accurate observer and original thinker. This paper details Galen’s life and contribution to medicine with particular reference to, what I believe, are the origins of experimental neurosurgery.

Lifelong Learning and Critical Thinking for Twenty-First Century Engineers It is generally accepted by engineering educators, most notably, by ABET , the formal engineering accreditation body, that technical knowledge has exploded to the point where no four year BE program, however intense, can provide a comprehensive introduction to a contemporary practice-level understanding of an engineering...