School of Philosophy

Filosofia

Understanding in context, in the heart of Rome

The School of Philosophy promotes contextual mediation between the fields of learning, between different cultures, and between reason and faith. With openness to theology, the School favors the understanding of the metaphysical dimension of truth and of the anthropological and historical, cultural context.

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We offer the foundations for understanding the crucial issues, whether current or perennial, to address the questions posed by scientific discovery and cultural change. The philosophical thought of Saint Thomas Aquinas, read in the light of the encyclical Fides et Ratio, roots our common tradition.

Our teaching style develops capability for critical thought, methodological accuracy, and intellectual responsibility:

  • Systematic and organic formation in the fundamental areas of Philosophy;
  • Direct contact with authors and their great philosophical works;
  • Deepening appreciation for the metaphysical and anthropological dimensions of the classical tradition.

In a context:

  • Of study and collaboration between professors and students: with an individualized tutorial approach and a dedicated teacher to guide each student;
  • With a library among the most complete for the study of Philosophy;
  • Universal, characterized by closeness to the See of Peter;
  • Open to the needs of local Churches, with a diverse community of students coming from the whole world.

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In evidenza

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the School of Philosophy honored the academic contribution of Prof. Ignacio Yarza, current dean, as he becomes a professor emeritus.

The event was held in Álvaro del Portillo Lecture Hall, at 3:15 p.m., with several faculty members sharing anecdotes about the faculty over the years.

 

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Atto accademico in onore del prof. Yarza

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, (4:15 p.m., Álvaro del Portillo Lecture Hall), in light of the publication of the monographic notebook titled "Creativity: artificial, animal and human intelligence" (1/2023), the Acta Philosophica Review – in collaboration with the School of Philosophy and the DISF Research Center – organized an afternoon conference entitled Creativity, Culture, Imagination: At the Heart of the Human.

Rev. Prof. Rafael A. Martínez, director of Acta Philosophica, made the opening remarks.

Prof. Francesco d'Errico, Director of Research, Prof. Pietro Montani, from la Sapienza University of Rome, and Prof. Nicolas Steeves, from the Pontifical Gregorian University, were present.

Prof. Ivan Colagè, Deputy Director of the DISF center, was the moderator.

On Thursday 18 May 2023 (15.00-18.00, Aula Álvaro del Portillo) at our University one of the two Study Days entitled Making the person flourish: the proposal of Jacques Maritain (1882-1973) was held, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the death of the french philosopher. The second day was held on Friday 19 May 2023 (9.00-13.00) at the Roma Tre University.

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Giornate di Studio su Jacques Maritain

 

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Feast of the University was held in memory of Blessed Álvaro del Portillo, our founder and first Grand Chancellor.

There were many participants, including students, professors, staff, and friends of the university.

Festa dell'Università - Incontro con la dott.ssa Mariolina Ceriotti Migliarese

A wind duet welcomed guests as they entered the Aula Magna. The musicians were Gregorio Donoso (a student in the School of Theology) and Benedikt Aicher (a student in the School of Philosophy).

After the rector, Luis Navarro, gave his welcome address, a video on the life of Fr. Álvaro was shown. It included scenes from his early years working with the founder of Opus Dei and the day of his beatification in Madrid, September 27, 2014.

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