IsFA, the Institute for Applied Philosophy (Istituto di Filosofia Applicata), is an institute of the Theology Faculty of Lugano.

IsFA offers courses and promotes research in the field of applied philosophy.

IsFA offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, a three-year degree course which allows access to a master’s or a specialized degree course at other universities.

In addition to our previous years' academics, the following professors will be collaborating or keep on collaborating with the Institute: Enrico Berti, Marco Bassani, Paolo Gomarasca, Alain de Libera, Carlo Lottieri, Kevin Mulligan and Andrea Bottani.

IsFA - in cooperation with Carocci - publishes a series of books on "Thomistic metaphysics and analytical metaphisic" If you follow the link you will be able to read the introductory note of Prof. Dr. Giovanni Ventimiglia, director of the series:

Introduction link Cover of the first book of the series:

IsFa's brochure

Preregistration academic year 2010/11

Program a.a. 11/12

Course offerings for 2011/12       

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Video Cattedra Rosmini

Informative video