Ever wondered where Argentina’s brightest philosophical minds gather? It’s here at UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. This esteemed faculty of the University of Buenos Aires is also known as Filo.
The UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras boasts a rich history. It was established in 1896. President José Evaristo Uriburu signed the decree creating it. He also appointed its first authorities. Bartolomé Mitre and Carlos Pellegrini were among them.
Initially the UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras was housed in the rectorship building. It was on Viamonte 430. This building once served as the private residence of Emilio Agrelo.
For years the UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras lacked a proper home. In 1962 the faculty finally obtained its own building. It was located on Avenida Independencia 3065. This building had been a nursing home. Later after further changes, the UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras moved again. It relocated to its current location on Puán 480 in Caballito. This building was once a tobacco factory.
The UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras offers many degrees. Students can pursue studies in philosophy and literature. They can also study anthropology and history. Arts education geography and languages are offered. Literary editing is a further option. Post-graduate degrees are also available. These include magister doctoral and post-doctoral levels.
Research is a crucial component of the UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. It houses many research institutes. These institutes cover diverse fields. The Instituto de Historia Argentina y Americana “Dr. Emilio Ravignani” is particularly renowned. It studies Argentine and American history. Other institutes focus on archaeology education and linguistics. Art history ancient history and literature are also studied.
The UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras oversees the Juan B. Ambrosetti Museum of Ethnography. It is one of the university’s museums. The City Legislature has declared it a site of interest.
Like other UBA faculties, UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras operates under a system of co-governance. Professors students and graduates are all represented in its governing bodies. The Dean heads the faculty. The Directive Council assists them. Ricardo Manetti has served as Dean since 2022.
Many notable figures have graduated from the UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. These include writers and social scientists. Julio Cortázar the famous novelist studied here. Ernesto Laclau a post-Marxist theorist was an alumnus.
The UBA Facultad de Filosofía y Letras is more than just a school. It’s a center of learning and progress. Its graduates have shaped Argentina’s intellectual landscape. Its research has expanded our understanding of the world. The Facultad continues to uphold a tradition of excellence.