Paolo Gigli

Paolo Gigli is a Post-doctoral Researcher and Lecturer at the Facoltà di Teologia di Lugano (USI-FTL), Università della Svizzera italiana, where he also serves as Coordinator of the Bachelor (BAF) and Master (MAP) in Philosophy programs since 2022. He is actively involved in academic governance as a representative in the Faculty Board and University Senate.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, University of Geneva (2020–2025), Dissertation: Change and Ontological Relativity in Plato's Theaetetus
• MA in Philosophy, Università della Svizzera italiana (2018–2020)
• BA in Philosophy, University of Bologna (2015–2018)
• Recognised (Visiting Doctoral) Student, University of Oxford (2023)

His research centers on Ancient Philosophy, particularly Plato’s metaphysical and epistemological inquiries in the Theaetetus and other Eleatic dialogues. He also explores the historical development of metaphysics and logic into contemporary analytic philosophy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges classical texts with modern philosophical debates in metaphysics and logic.

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Paolo Gigli has taught courses such as Introduction to Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, and Logic and Methodology of Research in Philosophy at both BA and MA levels. He has supervised academic programs and contributed to institutional administration, including serving as Student Administration Officer at ISFI (2023–2024). While specific grants are not mentioned, his PhD assistantship and post-doctoral position indicate funded research support. He plays a key role in shaping philosophy education at USI through his coordination of degree programs.

He is affiliated with the Institute of Philosophy (ISFI) and the Facoltà di Teologia di Lugano, contributing to research, teaching, and academic leadership within these units.