Samuele Francesco Tadini

Samuele Francesco Tadini serves as a Lecturer in Philosophy at the Faculty of Theology, University of Italian Switzerland, and holds a permanent research position at the International Centre for Rosminian Studies in Stresa. He collaborates with Prof. Dr. Markus Krienke on History of Modern Philosophy and the Rosmini Chair, while directing the 'Philosophical Rosminianism' section at the Rosmini Institute.

His educational background includes:

• Philosophy degree from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan (thesis: Rosminian Platonism)
• Ph.D. in Theoretical Philosophy from the University of Verona (2014; thesis: 'The Problem of God in Rosminian Metaphysics')

Tadini's research centers on the history of metaphysics with emphasis on the Platonic line in Western thought and Rosminian theoretical frameworks. He specializes in epistemology, ontology, and natural theology, reconstructing metaphysical paradigms of modernity through the lens of spiritualistic currents in 18th-20th century Italian and Anglo-American philosophy. His work bridges historical analysis with systematic philosophical inquiry into Rosmini's contributions.

His publication trajectory (2006-2022) reveals deep engagement with Rosminian scholarship through critical editions and monographs, evolving toward broader examinations of figures like John Locke and Thomas Davidson. This demonstrates expanding exploration of metaphysical continuity across modern philosophical traditions while maintaining core focus on Rosmini's epistemological and theological frameworks.

Scientific recognition includes:

• First Biennial Prize of the Accademia Roveretana degli Agiati (for 'Rosmini's Plato')

Tadini holds significant editorial and leadership roles: Secretary of the Steering Committee for the National Critical Edition of Rosmini's Works, Editorial Secretary of the 'Rivista rosminiana', and contributor to projects enhancing the 'Biblioteca filosofica rosminiana' collection. His work integrates archival curation with contemporary philosophical interpretation.

He actively participates in research consortia including the Superintendence for Library and Archival Heritage of Trento and the University of Genoa's Epistolario project, driving collaborative efforts to publish Rosmini's correspondence and preserve historical philosophical resources.