Jonathan Molinari

Jonathan Molinari serves as an Adjunct Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice within the Ca' Foscari School for International Education. His academic career spans multiple international institutions across Europe and South America, reflecting his transnational scholarly profile.

His educational background includes a Philosophy degree from the University of Bologna (2008) and a PhD in "History of Ideas. Philosophy and Science" from the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa (2012). His postdoctoral work included fellowships at the University of São Paulo (2016) and the Federal University of Goias (2017).

Molinari's research centers on philosophical and anthropological themes from the 15th and 16th centuries and their impact on modern conceptions of humanity and society, with particular emphasis on freedom and discretion. His scholarly focus falls within Renaissance philosophy, humanism, and early modern thought, examining how these historical frameworks shaped contemporary understandings of individuality and social organization.

His recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory exploring humanism's evolution and its relationship to modernity, with special attention to figures like Pico della Mirandola. The work demonstrates interdisciplinary reach, connecting historical philosophical concepts with contemporary political and social theory, particularly in examining how Renaissance thought influences modern conceptions of individuality and political bodies.

Molinari has held significant academic positions internationally, including as professor of history of philosophy at the Federal University of Pará in Brazil (2017-2022) and coordinator of the "Humanism and Utopia" research group. He is currently a member of the "Ethics and Politics in Renaissance Philosophy" research group of the National Association of Philosophy in Brazil.

His teaching responsibilities at Ca' Foscari include Philosophy courses for the Foundation Year program. Additionally, since 2020, he has collaborated with the contemporary art gallery "Marignana Arte" and "Spazio Berlendis" in Venice as a curator and editor, demonstrating the intersection of his philosophical work with contemporary artistic practice.