Franco Alirio Ceballos Rosero

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Franco Alirio Ceballos Rosero is a legal scholar whose work redefines the boundaries of legal personhood. His primary research areas include legal theory, constitutional law, and the rights of nature, with a particular focus on expanding the concept of legal subjects beyond traditional human and corporate entities. His most cited paper, "Otros sujetos de derecho o personas (?)" (2019, 8 citations), is a foundational contribution that systematically examines the emergence of new legal subjects—such as ethnic communities, future generations, sentient beings, and ecosystems—across multiple legal systems. This work challenges conventional legal frameworks and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of rights, reflecting a growing global movement toward recognizing the legal standing of non-human entities. Ceballos Rosero’s scholarship is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, bridging law, philosophy, and environmental ethics, and it has influenced debates on ecological justice and indigenous rights. His research is particularly impactful for students and scholars interested in the evolution of legal personhood, offering a critical lens through which to view contemporary legal transformations.