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 2024-25   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

On the occasion of our University's 40th anniversary, celebrated in the academic year 2024/25, we are launching the "University Life" Photography Contest, open to students, professors, and administrative staff.

Entries will be accepted until Tuesday, December 3, 2024. As outlined in the Official Notice, the contest aims to capture the most significant moments of your university experience through photography.

Each participant may submit a maximum of three (3) photographs. Photographs must be original and submitted in JPEG format with a resolution of 300 dpi. Works created using computer graphics or artificial intelligence are not permitted. Photographs may be adjusted for brightness and contrast but must not contain structural modifications.

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On Wednesday, November 13, 2024 (9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Álvaro del Portillo Lecture Hall), a Study Day entitled Thinking Revelation took place with the participation of Jean-Luc Marion, philosopher and professor at the Académie Française and the Accademia dei Lincei. The event was organized by the School of Philosophy in collaboration with the ROR Center (Research on Relational Ontology).

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Program

Moderator: Prof. Gennaro Luise, Vice-Dean of the School of Philosophy

9:30 Introduction and greetings
Prof. Ferdinando Puig, Rector of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
Prof. Francisco Fernández-Labastida, Dean of the School of Philosophy

9.45 Receiving - a paradox
Prof. Andrea Bellantone, Institut Catholique de Toulouse

10:15 Revelation and Dogma in Phenomenological Perspective
Prof. Robert Wozniak, Pontifical University John Paul II, Krakow

11.00 Break

From November 7th to 9th, 2024 (3 PM, Álvaro del Portillo Aula), the 6th edition of the Continuing Education Course in Philosophy for Teachers will take place on the theme In the Labyrinth of Desire: Multidisciplinary Pathways.

Organized by the School of Philosophy in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Forum on Anthropology (IFA), the course includes interactive sessions designed to engage participants, in addition to the main presentations by the speakers.

The theme of desire will be explored by experts in various disciplines - anthropology, ethics, aesthetics, media, psychology, and sociology - who will examine its educational and sociological aspects.

The course is recognized by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) for the continuing education of teachers and staff in Italian schools.

On Thursday, October 24, 2024 (9:00 am, Aula Magna Giovanni Paolo II), the 2024 Doctoral Students' Day was held at the initiative of the four Schools. After the opening remarks, prof. Jaime Nubiola, emeritus professor of Philosophy at the University of Navarra, gave a lectio magistralis entitled The Intellectual Life of a PhD Student: Reading, Thinking, Writing.

Two round tables followed. One on The First Steps of the PhD, coordinated by profs. José María Díaz, Kenny Ang, and Jaime Moya, and the other on The Thesis Writing Process, coordinated by profs. Gema Bellido, Gonzalo de la Morena, and Claudio Tagliapietra.

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Giornata dei Dottorandi 2024

 

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