Massimo Pigliucci
, b. 1964
Massimo Pigliucci (1964- ) is an Italian scientist and philosopher, who considers philosophy of biology, evolution theory, and relationships between philosophy and science, as well as between philosophy and religion his main fields of study. His academic CV includes so far as much as 3 PhD titles (in genetics, botany, and philosophy of science), teaching at several universities both in Italy and USA, 10 awards, more than 10 books and 60 papers. Pigliucci publishes in such periodicals as, among others, Skeptical Inquirer, The Philosopher’s Magazine Online, and Philosophy Now, he is also extremely active as an online educator. In 2000–2014 he was engaged in a project Rationally Speaking, which at first included a monthly Internet column, later a blog and a podcast (cohosted with philosopher Julia Galef); currently, he runs a website Footnote to Plato and How to Be a Stoic blog. The last one is also the title of his recent book, published by Basic Books New York in 2017.
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C.V. (accessed: January 4, 2018).
How to Be a Stoic blog (accessed: May 24, 2018).
Rationally Speaking blog (accessed: May 24, 2018).
Twitter profile (accessed: May 24, 2018).
Official website (accessed: May 24, 2018).
Bio prepared by Joanna Kłos, University of Warsaw, joanna.klos@student.uw.edu.pl
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