Francisco Castilla Urbano

Francisco Castilla Urbano is a Professor at the University of Alcalá, affiliated with the Department of History and Philosophy within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research centers on legitimizing discourses surrounding the conquest and colonization of the Americas, particularly through early modern Spanish philosophical thought.

• Institution: University of Alcalá
• Department: Department of History and Philosophy
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Email: francisco.castilla@uah.es

He holds a doctorate from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1990), where his thesis explored the political philosophy of Francisco de Vitoria and the conceptualization of Indigenous peoples in colonial discourse.

His research interests include political philosophy, colonial ideology, and the philosophical foundations of empire. He leads and contributes to the research group DISLEGAMÉRICA, which investigates legitimizing narratives of conquest across North and South America.

There are no recent publications listed in the provided data, and no indication of awards, students, or part-time status. His academic work appears deeply rooted in historical and philosophical analysis of colonialism’s ethical and political frameworks.

• Research Group: DISLEGAMÉRICA
• Doctoral University: Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Year of PhD: 1990

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