Federico Leoni

Federico Leoni is an Associate Professor of Moral Philosophy at the Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona. He holds an office at Palazzo di Lettere (Room 2.05) and specializes in the intersection of philosophical anthropology with psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and metaphysics. His research examines subjectivation in modern philosophy, the unconscious, and the body's role in Western knowledge systems. He co-edits the journal Chiasmi (on Merleau-Ponty) and the Phi/Psy series.

• Research Focus: 19th-20th century philosophy-psychoanalysis intersections, metaphysical influences on human sciences
• Teaching Roles: Ethics of Care, Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy & Ethics of Communication across multiple degree programs

He contributes to research centers like the Tiresia Center (Philosophy & Psychoanalysis) and leads projects such as RE-SERVES (Educational Fragilities). Active in academic governance, he serves on the PhD in Human Sciences Faculty Board and the Ethics Committee.