Russell Friedman

Russell Friedman is a Professor at the Higher Institute for Philosophy of KU Leuven, specializing in the history of medieval and Renaissance philosophy. His work bridges scholastic thought with early modern developments, focusing on hylomorphism, theories of the soul, and conceptual transmission through translations.

• Research Focus: Medieval and Renaissance philosophy, hylomorphism, soul theories, scholastic debates.
• Supervision: Mentors students like Changhyeon Kim and Valeria Scribanti in projects exploring Giles of Rome and Peter Auriol.
• Key Projects: 2026-2030 study on late scholastic hylomorphism, 2024-2027 investigation into 17th-century perception debates, and 2023-2024 work on medieval translations of Aristotle.
• Publications: Contributed to critical editions of William of Ware and Domingo Báñez, and co-edited a special issue on late medieval hylomorphism in the American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly.