Arkadiusz Gudaniec

Arkadiusz Gudaniec is a full Professor at the Department of Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of Law, Faculty of Philosophy, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2007), habilitated doctor (2006), and current professorial rank. He specializes in classical philosophical anthropology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of love, particularly through the lens of Thomas Aquinas. He holds editorial roles in major philosophical encyclopedias and has organized numerous international conferences.

• Education: PhD in Philosophy (2006) with a thesis on selfless love, MA in Philosophy (1997).
• Research focuses on human ontology, love theory, and medieval philosophy.

Research interests span philosophical anthropology, classical metaphysics, and the interplay between philosophy and cultural history. His work bridges Thomistic thought with contemporary metaphysical debates. Recent publications explore Karol Wojtyła's philosophical anthropology and existential metaphysics of the person.

• Key themes: Personhood, transcendent experience, suffering, and classical ethical frameworks.

Awards include the Silver Medal for Long Service (2022) and recognition in academic teaching. He actively participates in scholarly societies like the Polish Thomas Aquinas Association and the KUL Scientific Society. His teaching spans philosophical texts of Aristotle/Aquinas, classical rhetoric, and metaphysics, with a focus on interdisciplinary education.

Grants include MNiI funding for doctoral research (2004–2005) and ongoing projects on folk piety and humanization. He advises on philosophical works and collaborates internationally, evidenced by lectures in Europe and editorial contributions to major philosophical publications.