• In this paper we analyze object-talk, some of its uses and misuses, more closely. Our main claim is that object-talk should be understood in the context of faith instead of that of rational argumentation. Hence, object-talk is compared with God-talk and the way of understanding the so-called 'abstract entities' from logic and mathematics turns out to be essentially linked with how the contact with the Divine is conceived. Moreover, we discuss the particular case of the independence phenomenon an…Read more
  • Putnam and Finkelstein can be read as providing an answer to Kripke's skeptical argument by appealing to the way mathematics is commonly pursued. Nowadays, the debate surrounding pluralism has questioned the postulation of a unique way of developing mathematical activity. In this paper, we wish to reformulate Kripke's argument as a challenge for the conjunction of 'ifthenism' and a reasonable form of pluralism and, at the same time, propose a reading of some passages of the 'Philosophical Invest…Read more
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    The purpose of the present dialogue is threefold: (a) Refining our previous interpretation of Wittgenstein's philosophy of mathematics through the 'Phenomenology' chapter of the 'Big Typescript'; (b) Examining the role of phenomenological and historical analysis in the contemporary debate surrounding the axioms of set theory; (c) Providing a brief interpretation of Kant's Architectonic as a general framework for such debate. The conclusion of the article, which add certain theological connotatio…Read more
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    Improving skills in master's degree contexts
    Human Review. International Humanities Review / Revista Internacional de Humanidades 14 (6): 1-13. 2022.
    This research evaluates the improvements that the use of Active Teaching and Learning Methodologies entails regarding the acquisition of professional skills of future graduates of the Masters dealing with intervention in Architectural Heritage, including product and resource improvements. The objectives address students’ training, oriented toward professional activity, determining the effectiveness of innovation. The real problems were exposed to be faced at a professional level and were solved …Read more
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    Development of Flow State Self-Regulation Skills and Coping With Musical Performance Anxiety: Design and Evaluation of an Electronically Implemented Psychological Program
    with Laura Moral-Bofill, Andrés López de la Llave, and Francisco Pablo Holgado-Tello
    Frontiers in Psychology 13. 2022.
    Positive Psychology has turned its attention to the study of emotions in a scientific and rigorous way. Particularly, to how emotions influence people’s health, performance, or their overall life satisfaction. Within this trend, Flow theory has established a theoretical framework that helps to promote the Flow experience. Flow state, or optimal experience, is a mental state of high concentration and enjoyment that, due to its characteristics, has been considered desirable for the development of …Read more
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    Primary care confidentiality for Spanish adolescents: fact or fiction?
    Journal of Medical Ethics 32 (6): 329-334. 2006.
    Background: By providing healthcare to adolescents, a major opportunity is created to help them cope with the challenges in their lives, develop healthy behaviour and become responsible healthcare consumers. Confidentiality is a major issue in adolescent healthcare, and its perceived absence may be the main barrier to an adolescent seeking medical care. Little is known, however, about confidentiality for adolescents in primary care practices in Spain.Objective: To ascertain the attitudes of Span…Read more
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    Informed consent of the minor. Implications of present day Spanish law
    Journal of Medical Ethics 28 (5): 326-326. 2002.
    In Spain, any person under the age of 18 is a minor. Generally, minors lack the legal capacity to take legally binding actions because they are deemed incapable of legally binding consent. Spanish civil law recognises, however, that the child, in accordance with the law and being sufficiently mature, may act for himself. It stands, then, that consent, as expressed by the “sufficiently mature” minor, should be legally valid
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    Elderly patients also have rights
    with M. D. Lorenzo, A. Luna, and E. Osuna
    Journal of Medical Ethics 33 (12): 712-716. 2007.
    Background: Sharing information with relatives of elderly patients in primary care and in hospital has to fit into the complex set of obligations, justifications and pressures concerning the provision of information, and the results of some studies point to the need for further empirical studies exploring issues of patient autonomy, privacy and informed consent in the day-to-day care of older people.Objectives: To know the frequency with which “capable” patients over 65 years of age receive info…Read more
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    Background: Medical confidentiality underpins the doctor–patient relationship and ensures privacy so that intimate information can be exchanged to improve, preserve, and protect the health of the patient. The right to information applies to the patient alone, and, only if expressly desired, can it be extended to family members. However, it must be remembered that one of the primary tenets of family medicine is precisely that patient care occurs ideally within the context of the family. There may…Read more
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    Psychometric Properties of the Psychological State Test for Athletes
    with Patricia Díaz-Tendero and Andrés López de la Llave
    Frontiers in Psychology 11. 2020.
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    The right to information for the terminally ill patient
    with E. Osuna, M. A. Esteban, and A. Luna
    Journal of Medical Ethics 24 (2): 106-109. 1998.
    OBJECTIVES: To analyse the attitudes of medical personnel towards terminally ill patients and their right to be fully informed. DESIGN: Self-administered questionnaire composed of 56 closed questions. SETTING: Three general hospitals and eleven health centres in Granada (Spain). The sample comprised 168 doctors and 207 nurses. RESULTS: A high percentage of medical personnel (24.1%) do not think that informing the terminally ill would help them face their illness with greater serenity. Eighty-fou…Read more
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    Assessment of Emotional Experience and Emotional Recognition in Complicated Grief
    with Manuel Fernández-Alcántara, Francisco Cruz-Quintana, Andrés Catena-Martínez, Miguel Pérez-García, and Oliver H. Turnbull
    Frontiers in Psychology 7. 2016.