Since it began operations in 2013, the Academia Europaea Barcelona Knowledge Hub, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council, has organized the Disputatio of Barcelona, an annual academic debate held between two renowned experts (disputantes) holding different viewpoints on a common topic of social relevance. The session is coordinated by another expert, the Magister disputationis or convenor, responsible for selecting the topic and moderating the debate.

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Disputants:#

Scott Atran, Artis International and University de Michigan, USA
Marta M. Lahr, University of Cambridge, UK
Moderator: Òscar Vilarroya, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona

Disputatio#

The disputatio is characterized by a high level of interaction with the audience, comprised of scholars from a variety of fields beyond that of the topic being discussed. This feature is inspired by the original Disputatio held in Barcelona in 1263, a theological debate between Christian and Jewish intellectuals presided by King James I of Aragon. The modern-day Disputationes, covering a wide variety of topics in the exact, natural and social sciences, as well as the humanities, have become an academic tradition.

To attend the event in person, please RSVP by email: aebarcelona@fundaciorecerca.cat

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