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.

Events 2023-24    Faculty Flyer    Study Plan 2024-25

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.

Sezione: 

In evidenza

  • Monday, October 7, 2024
    Opening of the Academic Year
     
  • Tuesday, October 8, 2024
    Start of Classes (First Semester)
     
  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024
    Welcome Day for New Students
     
  • Friday, December 13, 2024
    Silver Medals Award Ceremony for Staff
     
  • Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
    Christmas Holidays
     
  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025
    Resumption of Classes after Christmas
     
  • Friday, January 24, 2025
    Last Day of Classes for the First Semester
     
  • Saturday, January 25 to Saturday, February 15, 2025
    First Exam Session (Winter)
     
  • Monday, February 17, 2025
    Start of Classes (Second Semester)
     
  • Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 27, 2025
    Easter Holidays
     
  • Monday, April 28, 2025
    Resumption of Classes after Easter
     
  • Monday, May 12, 2025
    University Day in Memory of Blessed Álvaro del Portillo
     
  • Friday, May 30, 2025

On Thursday, June 13, 2024 (at 3:00 PM - Álvaro del Portillo Hall), the academic ceremony in honor of prof. Giorgio Faro took place on the occasion of his leave from the School of Philosophy.

Moderated by prof. Labastida, prof. Cito and prof. Rodríguez Luño participated. Prof. Faro delivered a Lectio Brevis on Nietzsche and the Aristocrats of Labor.

 

Atto di Congedo in onore del prof. Giorgio Faro

 

 

Applications are now open for the De Lubac Award, 2025 edition, promoted by the French Embassy to the Holy See through the French Institute - Centre Saint-Louis and aimed at students of Pontifical Universities, as well as universities and institutions in Rome.

The call for applications is active until July 19, 2024. It is reserved for doctoral students who have successfully defended a thesis between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.

The research fields of interest encompass all disciplines mentioned in the apostolic constitution Veritatis gaudium on Universities and Ecclesiastical Faculties of December 8, 2017 (Article 70 of the Common Norms).

Link to Call for Applications I Registration Form

Further information

Volume 9/2023 of Forum, Supplement to Acta Philosophica, has been published. This volume includes some of the most significant presentations from the Conference on the theme "The Concept of Ius in Thomas Aquinas," held in Rome in April 2023, jointly organized by the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas.

The Conference aimed to explore the Thomistic concept of ius as the object of the virtue of justice and as the just thing in itself (ipsa res iusta) from the Secunda Secundae of the Summa Theologiae.

Numerous presentations in Italian and English featured contributions from scholars of various countries and specializations.

Volume 10 (2024) is scheduled for publication in September and will also be available in Open Access.

Go to Volume 9 of Forum

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