Roberto Brigati

Roberto Brigati is a Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Bologna, specializing in Moral Philosophy (PHIL-03/A). He serves as the Department contact for students with disabilities and special needs, emphasizing accessibility in education. His research focuses on epistemology, pragmatism, and ethical theory, with notable contributions to debates on relativism, normativity, and the ontology of human sciences. Brigati’s work bridges philosophy with interdisciplinary fields like anthropology and medicine, addressing topics such as contingency in moral frameworks and the philosophical implications of bleeding disorders.

Brigati’s academic output includes analyses of thinkers like Ortega y Gasset and Wittgenstein, alongside studies on trans-specific empathy and the ethical dimensions of disability. He actively supervises student theses in both undergraduate and graduate programs, requiring strict adherence to academic norms and linguistic neutrality. His role in curating the Syllabus journal and the Pragma association reflects his commitment to advancing philosophical discourse through structured pedagogy and collaborative publishing.

In advising, he emphasizes iterative thesis development, with phased submissions and rigorous feedback cycles. While no formal grants are listed, his academic leadership and editorial roles underscore his influence in shaping contemporary philosophical research and education.