The discussion was moderated by Julia McClure, a senior lecturer in Global History at the University of Glasgow. Participants included Thomas Pink, a philosopher and professor emeritus at King's College London; Leopoldo Prieto López, a professor of the History of Modern Thought at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria; Francisco Baciero, an assistant professor of Philosophy at the University of Salamanca; Javier Gómez, a professor of History at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria; and Annabel Brett, a professor of Political Thought and History at Cambridge University.
The speakers discussed the legacy of the School of Salamanca and its relevance in the 21st century, highlighting how theorists such as Francisco de Vitoria, Domingo de Soto, Martín de Azpilcueta or Francisco Suárez helped lay the intellectual foundations for modern international law, liberal economic theory, and human rights.
At the beginning of the early 16th century, the University of Salamanca, brought together theologians, jurists, philosophers, and economists. Its ideas exerted a profound influence in Latin America and other schools of thought, including those in Britain.
This event, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in the United Kingdom, the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, and the University of Salamanca, is part of a broader programme of lectures, events, and academic exchanges taking place in London, Oxford, and Edinburgh, all aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the School of Salamanca.