FRANCISCO JAVIER ALCALA RODRIGUEZ

Francisco Javier Alcalá Rodríguez is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS). He leads research within the DI-1924 Discourse and Identity Group, focusing on interdisciplinary studies of English language, literature, and culture. His academic background includes a doctoral degree from the University of Granada (2019), where his thesis explored "The Inversion of Platonism in Gilles Deleuze: Philosophy and Politics of the Event", supervised by Dr. José Antonio Pérez Tapias.

His research interests integrate critical theory, with a focus on Deleuzean philosophy, Foucaultian analysis, and Baroque studies. He examines themes like the politicization of events, posthumanist critiques of transhumanism, and the sociocultural impact of phenomena like the pandemic era. His work bridges historical cultural analysis (e.g., Baroque aesthetics) with contemporary issues such as post-truth discourse and ecological ethics.

Recent publications emphasize the philosophical interpretation of modern crises, applying Deleuze and Guattari’s concepts to pedagogy and environmental philosophy. His cross-disciplinary approach spans philosophy, cultural studies, and art history, reflecting a commitment to rethinking contemporary intellectual challenges through a neobarroco lens.