Alessandro Chiessi

Alessandro Chiessi is an Assistant Professor at the Interdisciplinary Center of Sustainability and Climate within the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna. His work bridges Moral Philosophy, Philosophical Anthropology, and Political Philosophy, with a focus on ethical systems and their societal impacts.

• Degree (MA), Modern Literature, 2006, summa cum laude, University of Bologna
• Postgraduate Specialization, Didactics and Teaching, 2009
• PhD, Ethics and Moral Philosophy, 2013, University of Bologna

Chiessi’s research spans Bioethics, Philosophy of Law, and Sustainability Ethics, examining dilemmas like euthanasia, torture, and corruption. His projects integrate neuroscience, historical philosophical frameworks (e.g., Mandeville, Hume, Descartes), and contemporary ethical challenges, including Crypto-asset Ethics and Public Ethics.

His publications (11 books/chapters, 8 journal papers) emphasize paradoxes in moral systems, the role of humorism in philosophy, and intersections between legal and moral theory. Recent works analyze sustainability ethics, medical enhancement, and Descartes’ methodological flaws through neuroscientific lenses.

Scientific achievements include:

• Italian Academic Qualification as Associate Professor in Moral Philosophy (2018)
• Post-Doc Fellow in Philosophy of Law (2018-2019)
• PRIN Collaborator (2013-2015)
• Editorial Board Member, Philosophical Issues (2010-present)
• Editorial Board Member, Dianoia Philosophical Review (2015-present)

Chiessi collaborates with labs focused on Philosophical Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Ethics, integrating historical and contemporary methodologies to address modern societal challenges.