The Xavier Zubiri Foundation of North America, a tax-exempt charitable organization, was founded in 1997 to make the work of Spanish philosopher Xavier Zubiri better known in North America. Under the governance of its Board of Directors, the goals of the Foundation are:
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Publish and distribute translations of Zubiri's works
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Serve as a resource center for research and study of Zubiri
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Sponsor seminars on Zubiri, and sessions on Zubiri at major conferences
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Allow scholars studying Zubiri to exchange ideas, papers, and other research
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When resources permit, sponsor established scholars to study Zubiri in Madrid, and fellowships for graduate students interested in doing theses and dissertations on Zubiri
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Maintain a liaison with the Fundación Xavier Zubiri in Madrid and coordinate North American activities with those in Spain and elsewhere in the world
The Foundation's Annual Reports may be viewed or downloaded.
IRS filings (form 990PF) may also be viewed here in Adobe Acrobat format:
The work of the Foundation requires financial resources. In accomplishing its objectives, the Foundation welcomes your financial support.
President
Thomas B. Fowler, Sc.D.
1571 44th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-298-0495
tfowler@zubiri.org
Secretary-Treasurer
Maika Will Fowler
1571 44th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-298-0495
mjf@zubiri.org
Board of Directors
Dr. Nelson Orringer - Professor of Spanish Philosophy and Literature, University of Connecticut
Mr. William Marshner - Professor of Theology, Christendom College
Dr. Thomas Fowler - Principal Scientist, Mitretek Systems, and Adjunct Professor, George Mason University
Dr. Robert Young - Professor of English, North Carolina State University
Dr. Gary Gurtler, S.J. - Professor of Philosophy, Boston College
Dr. Jeffrey Mirus - President, Trinity Communications
Dr. Diego Gracia - Professor of History of Medicine, University of Madrid, and Director of the Fundación Xavier Zubiri, Madrid
(If any organization wishes to be listed in this section, please contact the Foundation by e-mail, fax (202-338-9084), or regular mail (1571 44th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 USA), giving a description of programs available, degrees conferred, contact, languages, etc.).
1. Fundación Xavier Zubiri de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
The Fundación coordinates much of the Zubiri work done today. It publishes Zubiri’s works, runs weekly seminars on Zubiri’s thought, and organizes international conferences on Zubiri (the first was in 1993; the next is scheduled for 1999). The Fundación can also coordinate graduate-level study of Zubiri in Spain. The Fundación recently moved its offices to Zubiri's apartment in Madrid.
Contact: Profesor Diego Gracia, Director
Address: Núñez de Balboa, 90
28006 Madrid
Telephone: (34) (1) 431-5418
Fax: (34) (1) 577-9704
e-mail: dmgg@eucmax.sim.ucm.es or fzubiri@zubiri.net
2. Seminário Missionário Arquidiocesano "Redemptoris Mater", Brasília, Brazil.
This seminary bases its entire curriculum on Zubiri’s thought. It stresses orthodoxy and prepares priests to be sent wherever in the world the Catholic Church needs them. Seminarians study systematic philosophy for two years along the lines of Zubiri’s philosophy, "the only one capable…of confronting in a radical way modernism and post-modernism." The course of study includes philosophy of intellection, metaphysics, philosophy of the world, philosophy of man, moral philosophy, philosophy of religion, and theological philosophy. The Xavier Zubiri Foundation of North America is currently collaborating with the Seminário in its work.
Contact: R. P. Xavier Sotil Baylos, Rector
Address: SEDB-Area Especial no 01 [Q1 29] - LAGO SUL
Caixa Postal 7076
71.619-970 BRASÍLIA DF - BRASIL
Telephone: (55) 61-367-1165
Fax: (55) 61-367-4759
e-mail: rmbrasil@tba.com.br
The recent economic crisis in Brazil has caused some problems for the Seminary. Contributions to further the extremely important work of the Seminary are urgently needed. If you wish to make a contribution to the Seminary, please contact the Foundation for information on how to do this. Thank you!
3. Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
The Complutense has an outstanding faculty, and many fine theses on Zubiri have emerged from it. Recently, Professor Luis Jiménez of the Faculty of Philosophy spoke at the Foundation’s seminar during the XX World Congress of Philosophy. For up-to-date information on the University and on the Faculty of Philosophy, visit their respective web sites:
Universidad Complutense (general): Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Languages: Spanish
4. International Academy of Philosophy, Liechtenstein
This institution, which provides graduate education in philosophy, is in the tradition of phenomenological realism, but welcomes doctoral work on Zubiri. It is staffed by a fine permanent faculty and well-known visiting professors. It is relatively small, which makes for very good student/professor contact. Under the leadership of its Rector, Dr. Josef Seifert, it is an excellent choice for graduate study. For up-to-date information on the Academy and its curriculum, visit its web site. Readers may also wish to contact Dr. Seifert directly at jseifert@iap.li.
Contact: Josef Seifert, Rector
Address: Campus Gaflei
FL-9497 Triesenberg/Vaduz
Liechtenstein
Internet: IAP - Internationale Akademie für Philosophie
Telephone: (41.75) 265-4343
Fax: (41.75) 265-4301
Languages: German, English
Colleges, Universities, and other Organizations Where Zubiri's Works
and Philosophy Can Be Studied
Fr. Xavier with Kiko Arguelo and Pope John Paul II at the promulgation of the statutes for the Neocatecumenal Way, 2002.
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Xavier Zubiri Foundation of North America
1571 44th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007 USA
Phone 202-298-0495
President: Thomas B. Fowler
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