Filippo Del Lucchese

Filippo Del Lucchese is an Associate Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Bologna and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses on early modern political thought, particularly Machiavelli and Spinoza, as well as Marxism and the concept of monstrosity in philosophy. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pisa and an M.Phil. from the Sorbonne. Del Lucchese has held academic positions globally, including at Brunel University London, the American University of Beirut, and visiting roles in France, the U.S., and the U.K. He is the author of influential books such as *Conflict, Power and Multitude in Machiavelli and Spinoza* (2009), *The Political Philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli* (2015), and *Monstrosity and Philosophy* (2019). His work explores themes like constituent power, political conflict, and the philosophical treatment of radical otherness.

Del Lucchese has led numerous grants, including projects on transitional justice in post-conflict environments, Spinozist philosophy, and innovative teaching methods in political philosophy. He is a co-editor of the *Thinking in Extremes* series and editor of *Spinoza Studies*. His research spans interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing memory, violence, and pedagogical practices. Recent projects include *Monstrosity in Modern Philosophy* and *Political Conflict, Memory and Sites of Violence*.

His awards include a Marie Curie Fellowship (2007–2009) and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (UK, 2013). He actively contributes to academic networks like the British Society for the History of Philosophy and COST Action CA20105 'Slow Memory'.