J.A.F. Cuesta
| AOS | {{History ∪ Philosophy ∪ Applications} ⊆ Quantum Logics} ∧ {{Philosophy of (Physics ∪ Mathematics)} ⊆ Philosophy of Science} |
| AOC | Philosophy of (Logic ∧ Physics ∧ Science ∧ Language) ∧ Metaphysics ∧ Epistemology |
About
I am a PhD Candidate at the Complutense University of Madrid whose research focuses on the history and philosophical foundations of standard quantum logics. My research explores the relationship between logic and physics, with particular attention to the ontological and epistemological consequences of that relationship.
In my PhD dissertation, I use quantum logics as a limiting case through which to investigate the connection between logic and physics. I develop a philosophical interpretation of what I call the sui generis properties of quantum logics and, in collaboration with M. Suárez, a three-layer epistemological model that distinguishes among logic as ontology; theory-internal inferences; and empirical data. On this basis, I recover a qualified form of Putnam’s empiricism while rejecting global logical revisionism.
Among other things, this website contains a selection of my publications, teaching experience, as well as a sentence explaining what this website contains.
Academic Appointments
2027
Postdoctoral «POP» Researcher
[Postdoctoral Transition Period]
(Complutense University of Madrid)
2024–2026
Predoctoral Research Assistant
(Complutense University of Madrid)
2021–2024
Part-time Lecturer in Logic
(Rey Juan Carlos University)
Education
Present
PhD Student (fellow since 2024)
Complutense University of Madrid
UCM–Santander Contract (CT15/23)
Supervisor: Mauricio Suárez
2021
MA in Logic and Philosophy of Science
University of Salamanca
Mentors: Fernando Soler and Adán Sus
2020
BA in Philosophy
Complutense University of Madrid
Research Stays
2026
(Sep–Dec)
St Andrews University
(Arché Research Centre)
Collaborative Visiting PhD Student
Host: Greg Restall
UCM–Santander Mobility Scholarship (competitive; EB21/26)
2025
(Oct–Jan)
University of Vienna
(Vienna Circle Institute)
Host: Georg Schiemer
UCM–Santander Mobility Scholarship (competitive; EB41/25)
2024
(Aug–Nov)
University of Buenos Aires-SADAF
(Buenos Aires Logic Group)
Host: Eduardo Barrio
Funded by the Department of Logic and Theoretical Philosophy, UCM
2018–2019
University of Granada
SICUE Grant and Undergraduate Research Scholarship (UGR)
Mentor: María José Frápolli
Selected Honours & Scholarships
2026
Winner of the Complutense University Three Minute Thesis Competition and 1st Place at the Madrid Regional Final
2023
PhDay Accesit Award (UCM)
2022
National Award for Best MA Dissertation, 2nd place — Spanish Society of Logic and Philosophy of Science
2021
National Award for Best BA Dissertation, 1st place — Beatriz Galindo Foundation
2019
Undergraduate Research Initiation Grant — University of Granada
2018
National Mobility Grant — SICUE Programme, Spanish Ministry of Education
2014
Awarded High Honours in the Spanish Baccalaureate
2014–2021
Spanish Ministry of Education General Scholarship, including an Academic Excellence distinction (2020–2021).
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