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Santo Burgio is an Associate Professor of History of Philosophy at the University of Catania, affiliated with the Special Teaching Structure of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the Ragusa Ibla campus. He has served as President of this academic structure since October 2016 and previously taught in the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. His work is rooted in the Department of Humanities, where he contributes to philosophical and cultural education.
His research focuses on the intersections of theology, philosophy, and politics in early modern Europe, particularly the development of moral probabilism in 17th-century Sicily. He has authored seminal works on Baroque theology and the ethical-political paradigm of neo-Stoicism, especially through the lens of Justus Lipsius. More recently, his scholarship has evolved toward intercultural philosophy, with a strong emphasis on contemporary African thought, as demonstrated in his 2018 monograph Il Terzo Muntu. He situates Baroque ethics as a precursor to Kantian and critical historicist traditions, advocating for philosophical dialogue beyond Eurocentric frameworks.
The recent publications reflect a clear trajectory from early modern European philosophy toward global and decolonial philosophical discourse, with keywords spanning ethics, political philosophy, cultural identity, and intercultural theory. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary philosophical engagement, particularly in postcolonial and African contexts.
He actively supervises graduate students, as evidenced by a consistent stream of thesis topics on African philosophy, language, identity, and continental thinkers. Although no formal scientific awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output and leadership role indicate significant academic recognition. He maintains regular office hours and is accessible via email, demonstrating active engagement in academic service and mentorship.
Burgio’s research contributes to broader efforts in rethinking philosophy as an intercultural and historically grounded practice, fostering dialogue between European and non-European intellectual traditions.
