Ebgi Raphael

Raphael Ebgi is an Associate Professor of History of Philosophy at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, where he teaches courses on Humanistic and Renaissance Culture, Italian Thought History, and Jewish Culture. He holds a M.D. and Ph.D. in Metaphysics from his alma mater, followed by research positions at the Freie Universität Berlin and Università della Svizzera Italiana. His research focuses on Renaissance Humanism, particularly the works of Marsilio Ficino and Pico della Mirandola, exploring intersections between religion, art, and metaphysics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Metaphysics (2012), Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
• M.A. in Philosophy of the Mind and Person (2008)
• B.A. in Philosophy (2006)

Research Interests: Ebgi’s work examines Renaissance Humanism’s influence on Italian and European cultural history, with emphasis on Ficino’s philosophy of pleasure and the interplay between Humanism and Jewish mysticism. His studies often bridge literary, artistic, and theological dimensions.

Awards:

• 2020 Tullio Gregory Prize for Voluptas: La filosofia del piacere nel giovane Marsilio Ficino

Advising & Grants: He secured grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation (2018–2020) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (2012–2018). He currently serves on editorial and scientific committees for journals like Philosophical Readings and the Edizione Nazionale delle Opere di Giovanni Pico della Mirandola.

Labs/Teams: Active in research centers such as CRISI (History of Ideas), DIAPOREIN (Metaphysics), and ICONE (History of Art Theory) at Vita-Salute San Raffaele.