Alexander Llano, rector of the University of Navarra between 1991 and 1996, he deceased today, in Pamplonaat 81 years old. Considered one of the philosophers the most recognized of Spainwas dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the academic center and president of the old Institute of Anthropology and Ethics (current Basic program).
He was born on June 9, 1943 in Madrid and lived during his childhood in Carmen (Asturias). After studying at Universities of Madrid, Valence And BonnHE doctorate at the University of Valence with a thesis on Kant’s metaphysics (1971). In 1976, he obtained the Chair of metaphysics from the Autonomous University of Madrid and in 1977 he moved to the University of Navarra to give courses in Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, a center of which he was dean between 1981 and 1989. In 1991, he was appointed rector of the University of Navarra, a position he held until 1996.
Next to the teacher Rafael Alvirawho died last February, was one of the promoters of Institute of Business and Humanism (1986) and one of the main organizers of the Philosophical meetings which have taken place every year at the University for over 50 years. In 2000, he was named president of the Institute of Anthropology and Ethics, now Core Curriculum Institute. Likewise, he was part of the Pontifical Academy of Saint Thomas Aquinas (2000) and received the title of honorary doctor by the University Mexican Pan-American (2005).
Her investigation focused mainly on the philosophy of the German idealismwith special mention to Immanuel Kantas well as in terms of ontology And theory of knowledge In Aristotle And Thomas Aquinaswith logico-linguistic analysis approaches. He also studied certain aspects of political philosophy, cultural theory And ethics. Author of numerous booksamong which stand out “Phenomenon and transcendence in Kant» (1973); “Ethics and politics in a democratic society» (1981); “Science and culture in the service of man» (1982); “The future of freedom» (1985); “Philosophy of knowledge» (1987); “Humanism in business» (1991); either “The enigma of representation» (1999), among others. He wrote more than one hundred items and taught 150 conferences in universities around the world.
“We are very saddened by the loss of the professor and former rector Alexander Llano. As happens with the great masters, he knew how to be both loved and admired. He combines simplicity and depth in his extraordinary figure as an academic in love with the University. It was a thinker bold and suggestive, including contributions in various philosophical fields were very relevant and opened horizons for many people. disciples. And he also knew how to be a great teacher, who appreciated the lessons with the passion of someone who saw in each student a person with whom to dialogue in the search for TRUE“, expressed the rector, Maria Iraburu.
Furthermore, he wanted to emphasize the service from Professor Llano to institution in the responsibilities of governmentparticularly his years as rector, with very tangible results. “On this very important day for him, since today is the anniversary of the founding of Opus Deiof which Professor Llano was a member, we are missing a accomplished life for which, at the University of Navarra, we are very grateful.
For his part, Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernerorector of the University between 2012 and 2022, remembers how Professor Llano “detected two profiles psychological opposites: the unscrupulous – always imperturbable – and the pathetic, extremely affected by bad news. Although he was among the latter – he was certainly the suffering type – during his years as university director he made decisions full of courage without his pulse trembling.
Sánchez-Tabernero highlighted the generosity And delivery of Professor Llano with his students: “He listened to their concerns, suggested readings, asked skillful questions and did not impose his criteria. He said that the mission of teachers was not to colonize the spirits of students, introduce them into a pre-established mold, but make them discover the TRUE of his own life. His interlocutors felt understood and encouraged to behave with magnanimity. Perhaps this is why he directed 89 doctoral theses and many people in Europe And America They consider him their teacher.
