Paolo Armellini

Paolo Armellini is an Associate Professor of History of Political Thought at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Political Sciences within the Faculty of Political Science, Sociology, and Communication. He teaches core courses including History of Federalist Thought for the Master’s in International Relations, History of Political Doctrines for the Bachelor’s in International Cooperation and Development, and History of Modernization. His academic leadership is reflected in his role in thesis supervision and course coordination.

• Diploma in Classical Studies, Liceo "Virgilio", Rome (1981)
• Laurea in Philosophy, Sapienza University of Rome (1992)
• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Rome Tor Vergata (1996)
• Postdoctoral Research in History of Political Doctrines, LUMSA (1998–2000)

His research centers on the history of political ideas, with a focus on federalism, constitutionalism, liberalism, democracy, and modernity. He has extensively studied the political thought of Augusto Del Noce and Antonio Rosmini, contributing to the historiography of the Italian Risorgimento, Catholic political theory, and European integration. His work explores themes such as secularism, multiculturalism, personalism, and the interplay between religion and politics. He has also examined figures like Mazzini, De Gasperi, and Jean Monnet, situating their ideas within broader intellectual and historical currents.

His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with political theory and intellectual history, covering topics from the constitutionalism of Rosmini to the functionalism of Monnet and the legacy of Croce. His scholarly output includes monographs, edited volumes, and numerous articles in academic journals and collections, demonstrating a consistent and prolific research trajectory across subfields such as political theology, the philosophy of history, and comparative political thought.

He is an active participant in the academic community, having served on doctoral committees, organized international conferences, and delivered lectures as a Visiting Professor at Utrecht University. His work bridges historical analysis and contemporary political challenges, particularly regarding governance, identity, and European unity.

Paolo Armellini advises graduate students on thesis topics related to democracy, federalism, liberalism, and political modernity. He has contributed to institutional service through roles in curriculum evaluation, teaching review, and research commissions. He has also collaborated on projects related to the history of political ideas and organized seminars on topics such as federalism, constitutionalism, and the thought of Del Noce and Rosmini.

He is affiliated with research groups such as the "Amici di A. Rosmini" and has participated in academic forums at institutions like the Pontifical Lateran University and the Luigi Sturzo Institute. His international engagement includes a visiting professorship at Utrecht University, where he delivered lectures on Italian political theory, European federalism, and contemporary sovereignty crises.