Caridad Velarde

Caridad Velarde is a Professor (Profesora Titular) at the University of Navarra, holding her primary appointment in the Department of Public Law and Legal Institutions within the School of Law. She leads research in the group “Aesthetics and Contemporary Art,” reflecting an interdisciplinary focus that links legal theory with aesthetic philosophy.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Law, University of Navarra, 1992 – Dissertation: El liberalismo de F.A. Hayek. Una teoría de la justicia, la moral y el derecho, supervised by Dr. Javier Hervada Xiberta.

Research Interests:
Her scholarly agenda centers on the intersection of legal philosophy and aesthetic theory. She explores how classical and contemporary liberal thought—particularly the work of F.A. Hayek—inform concepts of justice, moral reasoning, and public law. Parallel interests include the philosophical dimensions of modern art and culture, examining how aesthetic experience intersects with legal and moral norms.

Scientific Awards:
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Advising & Grants:
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Labs & Teams:
She is affiliated with the research group “Estética y Arte Contemporáneo” at the University of Navarra.