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Andrea Righi is a Professor in the Department of European Languages at Monash University, Faculty of Arts. He holds academic training from the University of Bologna, Complutense University of Madrid, and Cornell University, and has held academic positions at the University of Puerto Rico, Colorado College, Miami University, and served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Macerata. He is actively engaged in research and supervision, welcoming PhD students in interdisciplinary fields.
His research spans Cultural Theory, Continental Philosophy, Gender Studies, Italian Literature, Political Thought, and Digital Studies. He critically examines the intersections between philosophy, literature, and socio-political structures, with a focus on thinkers such as Agamben, Derrida, Foucault, Irigaray, Negri, and Pasolini. His recent work explores digitality, the Anthropocene, and the theological underpinnings of neoliberalism.
Andrea Righi’s publications reflect a consistent engagement with philosophical ontology, feminist theory, media critique, and political economy. His recent articles and book analyze themes of eternity, salvation, digital alienation, and the critique of patriarchal and capitalist structures. He contributes to interdisciplinary discourse that bridges literary analysis, philosophy, and cultural criticism.
Scientific Contributions and Recognition:
- Author of the peer-reviewed book The Other Side of the Digital: The Sacrificial Economy of New Media (University of Minnesota Press, 2021)
- Published in journals such as Journal of Italian Philosophy, European Journal of Creative Practices, and Italian Culture
- Research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to inclusive societies and sustainable communities
As a supervisor, Righi supports doctoral research in critical theory, gender, Italian literature, and digital/visual culture. His academic network includes collaborations across Europe, the Americas, and Australia. He has been featured in media such as PhilosophyPodcasts and a 2024 podcast discussing his book. He is affiliated with Monash University’s research ecosystem and continues to publish actively in philosophy and cultural studies.
