Researcher | Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia | Colombia
Dr. Camilo Andrés Vargas Machado is an accomplished scholar at the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, widely recognized for his influential contributions to Latin American bioethics, human rights, and philosophical thought. With a growing academic footprint comprising over 20 publications and 61 citations since 2020, Dr. Vargas Machado’s research interweaves bioethical principles with socio-political realities, addressing critical intersections of dignity, justice, and human well-being. His works, such as Tendencias y principios en las corrientes bioéticas and La fragilidad humana de lo global, have shaped discourse on bioethical frameworks in the context of globalization, biocentrism, and integral human development. Expanding beyond theoretical exploration, he engages with pressing societal issues—ranging from public health and pandemic resilience to gender identity, victim empowerment, and preventive criminal policy—demonstrating a strong commitment to ethical governance and social transformation. Collaborating with national and international scholars, Dr. Vargas Machado’s recent studies explore the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, environmental protection, and cooperative law, emphasizing the role of ethics in guiding technological and legal progress. His interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy, law, and bioethics, positioning him as a leading voice in promoting moral responsibility within modern policy and education systems. Through his impactful publications and dedication to ethical scholarship, Dr. Vargas Machado continues to advance the Latin American perspective on global bioethics, fostering dialogue that upholds human dignity, equality, and sustainable development.
Featured Publications
1. Vargas-Machado, C. A. (2021). Tendencias y principios en las corrientes bioéticas. Revista Colombiana de Bioética, 16(2), 22.
Cited by: 34
2. Vargas-Machado, C. A., & Dávila, S. C. (2021). La fragilidad humana de lo global: Biocentrismo, logoscentrismo, bioética y Bien Integral Humano. Revista de Filosofía Universidad del Zulia, 38(99), 65–80.
Cited by: 9
3. Vargas-Machado, C. A. (2019). La construcción del sentido común por parte del Gobierno Nacional de Colombia favorecedor del proceso de paz con las FARC-EP (2012–2016). Universidad Católica de Colombia.
Cited by: 5
4. Vargas-Machado, C., & Cazzato Dávila, S. (2022). Fragilidad del poder, personalismo político, sentido común y principios de la bioética contemporánea. Casos: Brasil y Reino Unido. Espacio Abierto. Cuaderno Venezolano de Sociología, 31(3), 193–211.
Cited by: 3
5. Vargas-Machado, C. A., & Vargas Sepúlveda, C. F. (2023). La dignidad humana como principio posibilitador en la Declaración Universal sobre Bioética y Derechos Humanos. Multiverso Journal, 3(5), 36–45.
Cited by: 2
Dr. Camilo Andrés Vargas Machado’s work embodies a profound synthesis of philosophy, bioethics, and social justice, contributing significantly to the ethical foundations of modern society. Through his research in bioethics, human dignity, and sociopolitical philosophy, he advances critical understanding of biocentrism, personalism, and global well-being. His publications explore the moral dimensions of governance, peacebuilding, gender equity, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, promoting an inclusive ethical framework for contemporary challenges. By integrating bioethics with human rights and public policy, Dr. Vargas Machado’s vision fosters a more compassionate, equitable, and responsible global community—bridging philosophical inquiry with societal transformation and inspiring ethical innovation across Latin America and beyond.