Arnaud Milanese

Arnaud Milanese is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon). He specializes in modern philosophy, political theory, and the history of ideas, with a focus on figures like Francis Bacon, Thomas Hobbes, and John Dewey. His research explores themes such as sovereignty, materialism, and the relationship between knowledge and power.

• Elected member of the Scientific Council of ENS de Lyon (2015–2019)
• Head of the Master's in Contemporary Philosophy (2017–2020)
• Co-founder and editor of Philosophical Enquiries – Revue des philosophies anglophones

His recent work includes studies on ecological radicalization, Locke's theories of sovereignty, and Dewey's contributions to public reason. He has led projects funded by LabEx COMOD, including 'The Anglo-Saxon Origins of Modernity.'

Notable collaborations include co-editing the French translation of Francis Bacon's complete works and directing research on Hobbes's materialism. Milanese advises doctoral students on topics ranging from palliative care interactions to Deweyan pragmatism.