Fabio CIRACI

Prof. Fabio Ciraci is an Associate Professor of History of Philosophy at the University of Salento's Department of Humanistic Studies. He specializes in 19th-century German philosophy (particularly Schopenhauer and the Frankfurt School), the history of racism, and Digital Humanities. He leads the university's Digital Humanities research center and chairs the Teaching Council in Philosophy. His research bridges philosophical historiography with contemporary digital ethics, emphasizing topics like fake news, computational humanities, and critical theory.

• Education: PhD in Philosophical Sciences from University of Lecce (2005)

Research interests include Schopenhauer's reception in Italy, the philosophical roots of racism, and the ethical implications of digital culture. He has authored monographs like On Racism (2024) and edited volumes such as Schopenhauer in Italy (2013). Key projects include the PRIN 2022 'Schopenhauer’s Impact' and 'Digital Transition and Human Values.'

He advises doctoral candidates and chairs interdisciplinary initiatives like the 'Study Days on Racism.' His work integrates philosophical analysis with digital tools, advocating for 'humanistic computing' as a methodological framework.