Alessandro Volpe

Alessandro Volpe is a Researcher in Moral Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (UniSR) in Milan. He is affiliated with the European Centre for Social Ethics and coordinates the Critical Theory Laboratory. His academic roles span teaching and research in ethics, critical theory, and European identity.

Research Focus:

• Contemporary Critical Theory
• Normative Ethics and Solidarity
• European Identity and Integration
• Philosophy of Aging and Social Justice

Key Publications: Volpe explores solidarity in fragmented societies, European integration ethics, and aging-related justice. His 2025 works include Solidarity at Work and Progress, Self-Criticism, and Normativity, while 2024 contributions analyze AI ethics and intergenerational justice.

Awards & Grants:

• University4EU Award (2022)
• FWO Grant for Flanders research (2023)
• Certamen Philosophicum (2013)

Teaching & Collaboration: He teaches "The Western Tradition: Moral and Political Values" (UniSR/University of Milan) and "Ethics for Engineers" at Carlo Cattaneo University. Collaborates with the Umberto Veronesi Foundation and co-edits The Future of Science and Ethics journal.