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

The School of Philosophy has awarded the 2017 edition of the International Philosophy Award "Antonio Jannone" to prof. Alejandro Vigo of the Universidad de Navarra.

Known scholar of Aristotle's thought and author of numerous books and articles, prof. Vigo received the Prize on 27 November 2017, as part of the academic celebration of the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria, patron of the school.

Festa Facoltà di Filosofia e premio "Antonio Jannone" 2017

For the occasion he gave a lecture on Physics in Aristotelian thought.

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Jannone Award

On Tuesday 21st November (16h00, Álvaro del Portillo Hall), a celebratory act of the 25th anniversary of the journal of the School of Philosophy Acta Philosophica took place. At the round table Human, Trans-human, Post-human the following took part: Luca La Mesa (SingularityU Rome Ambassador), Mauro Magatti (Università Cattolica di Milano) and Francesco Russo (Università della Santa Croce), moderated by Andrea Lavazza (Centro Universitario Internazionale, Arezzo).

25º della rivista "Acta Philosophica", tavola rotonda su "Umano, transumano, postumano"

Program

Tuesday, October 3, 2017, the Inauguration Ceremony opening the 2017/2018 Academic Year took place.

The traditional votive Mass of the Holy Spirit was held in Sant'Apollinare Basilica. The Holy Mass was presided by the Grand Chancellor of the University, Mons. Fernando Ocáriz, and con-celebrated by clergy from the different faculties.

In Aula Magna 'Giovanni Paolo II', the Solemn Academic Act took place.

Rev. Prof. Héctor Franceschi, from the School of Canon Law, gave the inaugural speech on the theme Why marry? Reflections on marriage in current culture.

Inaugurazione dell'Anno Accademico 2017/2018

Homily by Chancellor

Speech by Chancellor (it)

On Friday, September 22, 2017, on the initiative of the ROR Research Group, and in collaboration with the Patres Association, the Workshop The seriousness of history. A tribute to  Christian Gnilka e Joseph Ratzinger, took place.

Program

"La serietà della storia". Omaggio a Christian Gnilka e Joseph Ratzinger

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