Massimo Donà

Massimo Donà is a Full Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan. He holds the PHIL-01/A disciplinary sector and teaches courses such as Metaphysics and Ontology of Contemporary Arts at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has been a central figure in Italian philosophical discourse, particularly in aesthetics and ontology.

• Full Professor, Faculty of Philosophy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan
• Former Tenured Professor of Aesthetics, Academy of Fine Arts, Venice
• Co-founder of the journal Paradosso
• Editor of Andrea Emo's posthumous works
• Scientific Director of the Diaporein Research Center

Donà's research focuses on theoretical philosophy, with deep engagement in ontology, aesthetics, and the philosophy of music. His work explores the metaphysical dimensions of art, literature, and perception. He has published extensively on figures such as Emanuele Severino, Lucio Battisti, Hegel, and Italo Calvino, often bridging philosophical rigor with cultural commentary.

His recent publications (2017–2025) reveal a consistent thematic focus on the intersection of art and metaphysics. Keywords across his works include ontology, aesthetics, phenomenology, and cultural interpretation. Subfields such as the philosophy of photography, music, literature, and the limits of thought demonstrate a broad yet coherent intellectual trajectory centered on the nature of being and artistic revelation.

His scientific recognition includes the Premio Capalbio (2014), awarded by an international committee chaired by G. Marramao. This honor reflects his impact on contemporary philosophical and cultural debate.

Donà has advised numerous PhD students in the Philosophy Doctoral Program at San Raffaele University from 2015 to 2024. He has also been active in public engagement, organizing philosophical events in schools and communities, and leading the scientific outreach platform Diaporein. He has not received mention of specific research grants in the provided text.

He is the scientific director of the Centro di Ricerca di Metafisica e di Filosofia delle arti DIAPOREIN, which promotes interdisciplinary research on metaphysics and the philosophy of art. The center manages a dedicated website and organizes public events, lectures, and publications.