Alexander Fidora

Alexander Fidora is an ICREA Research Professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in the Department of Ancient and Medieval Studies, Spain. He was elected as a member of the Academy of Europe in 2017 in the section of Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies, with his main country of residence being Spain.

Dr. Fidora's research focuses on medieval philosophy, cross-cultural transmission of philosophical texts, religious polemic during the Middle Ages, medieval Catalan literature, and editions of Latin texts. His scholarly work demonstrates a deep engagement with the intellectual exchanges between different religious and cultural traditions in medieval Europe, particularly examining the interactions between Jewish, Christian, and Islamic thought.

His publications reveal a consistent focus on the transmission of philosophical knowledge across linguistic and religious boundaries during the medieval period. Fidora's research particularly emphasizes the translation movements between Latin, Hebrew, and Arabic, exploring how philosophical concepts were adapted and transformed as they moved between different cultural contexts. His work on religious polemics shows particular attention to the intellectual strategies employed in interfaith debates.

• Elected Vice-President of the Société Internationale pour l'Étude de la Philosophie Médiévale (SIEPM)
• ERC Consolidator Grant "The Latin Talmud" (FP7/2007-2013, CoG 613694)
• Elected Board Member of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE)
• Elected Executive Director of the Institut d'Estudis Medievals of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
• Elected President of the Spanish Society of Medieval Philosophy

Dr. Fidora has received significant recognition for his scholarly contributions, including multiple ERC grants that have supported his research on cross-cultural transmission of philosophical texts. His leadership roles in several prestigious academic organizations demonstrate his standing in the international community of medieval scholars. His work bridges philological expertise with philosophical analysis, creating a distinctive approach to understanding medieval intellectual history.