Sergio Labate

Sergio Labate is a tenured Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Macerata, affiliated with the Department of Education, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Sciences. His research focuses on contemporary French philosophy (e.g., Levinas and Marcel), the philosophy of work, ethics, and social theory. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on topics like hope, gift economy, and the post-human.

His publications span journals such as Giornale di Metafisica, Annuario Filosofico, and Diogène, addressing metaphysical, ethical, and sociopolitical themes. Recent work explores radical needs, debt restitution, and spatial ethics in Kafka and Levinas.

Labate has coordinated EU-funded projects like Restorative Narratives and MAKING SPACE FOR THE OTHER, emphasizing inclusive societies and memory studies. He serves on editorial boards for Gente di Fotografia and Philosophy and Theology.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on philosophical interpretation methodologies and propaedeutic philosophy, with a focus on fostering critical thinking and ethical reasoning.