Francesca Forlè

Francesca Forlè is a temporary researcher (RTD-A) in Theoretical Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan. She also teaches doctoral courses at the University of Milano-Bicocca and serves as Managing Editor of the journal Phenomenology and Mind. Her academic affiliations include membership in the PERSONA research center and the gender research center at her university.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind (2015), Faculty of Philosophy, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele and IUSS, Pavia
• Master's Degree in Philosophy of the Mind, of the Person, of the City and of History (2011), Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
• Academic Experimental Diploma of I Level in Piano (2011), 'Niccolò Piccinni' Conservatory of Bari
• Three-year degree in Philosophy (2008), University of Bari

Francesca Forlè's research primarily focuses on phenomenology and philosophy of mind, with particular emphasis on corporeality in the definition of perception and personal identity, and on the issue of expressivity. Her work bridges philosophical inquiry with cognitive neuroscience, exploring how bodily experience shapes consciousness and identity. She has developed a distinctive approach to experimental phenomenology as evidenced by her book Qualità terziarie. Essay on experimental phenomenology (FrancoAngeli 2017).

Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating phenomenological insights with contemporary debates in cognitive science, gender studies, and social philosophy. The articles show increasing engagement with embodied cognition, intersubjectivity, and the political dimensions of emotion and recognition. Her work consistently applies phenomenological methodology to contemporary issues in neuroscience, gender equality, and social justice.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Second level national scientific qualification in Theoretical philosophy (11/C1, 2018)
• Second level national scientific qualification in Aesthetics and philosophy of languages (11/C4, 2021)

Francesca Forlè serves as a reviewer for multiple prestigious journals including Discipline Filosofiche, Topoi, Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences, and Humana.Mente. She is actively involved in the PNRR extended partnership project 'Age-It. Ageing well in an Ageing Society' (Research Project code: PE00000015) and participates in several scholarly societies: the Italian Society of Theoretical Philosophy (Sifit), the Italian Society for Women in Philosophy (Swip), and the European Society for the Study of Emotions (EPSSE).

She leads initiatives connecting academic research with public engagement, notably the Gender Lunch Seminars series and philosophy summer schools for high school students focusing on body and personal identity. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to translating complex philosophical concepts into accessible frameworks for broader audiences while maintaining rigorous academic standards.