This space for reflection, which takes place once a month, is titled “Construction of Inclusive Universities for Human Development.”

The Raúl Bitrán Chair is an activity organized by the University of La Serena, where from a general theme, the different aspects and points of view are addressed with professionals and experts at the national level. The instance, in this month of August, will address the panel: “Dialogue of Knowledge: Science and Local and Traditional Knowledge.”

On the occasion, the discussion about the interrelation between different knowledge systems and the way in which science has faced knowledge that is considered non-scientific will be explained. The fact remains that indigenous knowledge has not been recognized as forms and methods of knowledge with which we can dialogue horizontally, without the so-called scientific disciplines being the ones that impose the methods of validation and selection of knowledge. In the presentations, respect for the generation of knowledge will be delved into as fundamental for the construction of a society respectful of interculturality.

In this context, the recognition of indigenous and traditional knowledge systems with an epistemological status capable of interacting horizontally with the so-called Western sciences is critical, within the framework of convergence and agreement between various actors and joint progress on spaces. diverse.

The activity will take place on Wednesday, August 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. approximately. The presentations will be given by the guests: Dr. Carola Villagrán, University of Chile; Mg. Carmen Jorquera, University of La Serena; and Dr. Fernando Pairicán, Mapuche historian.

Admission is free and will take place in the Aula Magna Ignacio Domeyko of the ULS, which is located at Benavente 980, La Serena. This cycle is organized by the University of La Serena, through the Directorate of Liaison with the Environment and Extension, in conjunction with the Disability Support Program (1799).

As is usual in the cycle, this conference will be broadcast live on reuna.cl and on the ULS Extension Center Facebook page.

Written by Jenifer Araya, DIVEULS