Pablo Frau Burón

Pablo Frau Burón is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Social Work at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he specializes in contemporary philosophy, critical theory, and the works of Michel Foucault and Theodor W. Adorno. He holds a PhD and BA in Philosophy from UIB, a BA in Musical Conducting from the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), and has completed research stays at the University of Westminster (London), Universidade Estadual de São Paulo (Brazil), and the University of Salamanca.

• Education: PhD and BA in Philosophy (UIB), BA in Musical Conducting (ABRSM), Freie Universität Berlin
• Research Areas: Critical Theory, Contemporary Culture, Aesthetics, Digital Processing

His research explores the intersections of philosophy, technology, and art, with a focus on the transformative potential of writing (Foucault), the impact of technology on audiovisual art, and Adorno's theories on music and aesthetic rationality. His publications reflect a commitment to diagnosing contemporary culture through critical philosophical frameworks.

At UIB, Frau Burón teaches courses such as Aesthetics, History of Aesthetic Ideas, and Philosophy Thesis across undergraduate and master's programs in Philosophy, History, and Spanish Language. He is a member of the EPOCHE (Pensamiento Moderno y Contemporáneo) research group, contributing to projects on modern and contemporary philosophical currents.