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.

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In evidenza

"The nativity scene is like a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture. As we contemplate the Christmas story, we are invited to set out on a spiritual journey, drawn by the humility of the God who became man in order to encounter every man and woman. We come to realize that so great is his love for us that he became one of us, so that we in turn might become one with him". (Pope FrancisAdmirabile signum, n. 1).

The Rector and the Academic Community of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross wish everyone a Holy Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023.

On Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 (4:30 p.m. in the Álvaro del Portillo Hall) Prof. Giovanni BUCCINO, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele-Milano, gave a conference entitled At the Frontiers between Neuroscience and Philosophy: from Embodiment to Abstract Concepts.

Activity co-organized by the School of Philosophy and the DISF Research Center.
Also speaking will be: prof. Francisco FERNÁNDEZ LABASTIDA (Faculty of Philosophy) and prof. Giuseppe TANZELLA-NITTI (DISF Center).
Prof. Ivan COLAGÈ, DISF Research Center and Faculty of Philosophy, will moderate.

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On Friday 25 November 2022 (10.30 a.m. in Hall À. del Portillo), the Academic celebration of the School of Philosophy took place, on the occasion of the anniversary of its patron saint. St Catherine of Alexandria.

Prof. Em. Hanna-Barbara Gerl-Falkovitz (Technische Universität Dresden) gave a lecture entitled How to rethink the human being - masculine and feminine? The provocation of Edith Stein's anthropology.

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Festa accademica della Facoltà di Filosofia

On Tuesday 8 November 2022, the School of Philosophy organized the Interdisciplinary Forum On Anthropology-IFA Study Day with talks by Prof. Luca Valera (Universidad Valladolid and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), Prof. Donatella Pacelli (LUMSA University) and Prof. Juan Narbona (PUSC). Moderator: Prof. Francesco Russo.

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Giornata di Studio IFA - "Abitare il mondo, abitare i mondi"

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