Roberto Mordacci

Roberto Mordacci is a Full Professor of Moral Philosophy at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, where he also served as Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy until July 2022. He currently holds the role of Vice-Rector for Humanities and Social Sciences. His academic career includes teaching Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of History, and courses on Western Moral and Political Values in joint degree programs with the University of Milan. He co-directs the journal Filosofia Morale / Moral Philosophy and founded the International Research Centre for European Culture and Politics (CIRCPE).

Education:

• PhD in Bioethics, University of Genoa (2002)
• Specialization in Bioethics, University of Milan (1990–1991)
• Master's in Philosophy, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan (1989)

Research Interests: Mordacci focuses on foundational ethics, Kantian ethics, utopian thought, critical theory, and the philosophy of cinema and management. His recent work critiques postmodernism and explores moral motivation through comparative analyses of thinkers like Kant and Adam Smith.

Awards & Roles:

• Member of the Italian Society of Moral Philosophy (SIFM) Board since 2016
• Past member of the CNR's Research Ethics and Bioethics Commission (2016–2019)
• Director of CIRCPE and co-director of Filosofia Morale

Labs & Teams: Leads CIRCPE, which investigates European cultural and political dynamics. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on bioethics, moral distress in healthcare, and philosophical education in organizations.