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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Lugano Philosophy Colloquia return this autumn! From September to December, the Institute of Philosophy at USI will welcome Cristian Mariani, Amir Šulić, Xinhe Wu, Byron Simmons, Valia Allori, and María Cerezo for a new series of talks. 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Study theoretical philosophy with world-leading scholars and enjoy views like this daily? Only at MAP! Learn more about the programme here: www.usi.ch/en/education...

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Momenti catturati Abisso e stelle stesso foco chiama — Conversazione con Achille Varzi e Claudio Calosi a partire da Le Tribolazioni del Filosofare 19 giugno 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Framed Moments Mereology and Beyond Summer School with Achille Varzi and Claudio Calosi! From classical mereology to its alternatives, strengthenings, and extensions, we discussed parts and wholes, technical details, metaphysical questions, and much more. June 15–19, 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

LAUREA IN FILOSOFIA Corso in evidenza 2026-27 Epistemologia Seminario con Annalisa Coliva Scopri altri corsi per il 2026–2027 qui: www.usi.ch/en/feeds/34708

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

MAP Course Spotlight: Study Metaphysics and Grounding with Stephan Leuenberger! For more information on next year’s programme: www.usi.ch/en/feeds/33918 Check out our website to know more about the MAP: www.usi.ch/map

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

LAUREA IN FILOSOFIA Corso in evidenza 2026-27 Filosofia Orientale Seminario con Alfredo Tomasetta

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

MAP Course Spotlight: Study Philosophy of Mind with Bence Nanay! "The aim of this course is to give an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of perception. It combines philosophical, psychological and neuroscientific approaches to the topic. Besides the classic questions...

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Abisso e stelle stesso foco chiama Venerdì 19 giugno, ore 18:00 In dialogo con Achille Varzi (Columbia University, New York, e USI, Lugano) e Claudio Calosi (Università Ca’ Foscari, Venezia, e USI, Lugano). Scopri di più su www.usi.ch/it/feeds/35191

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

May 21: Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Giovanni Valente! On Thursday, May 21, at 5:00 pm (CET), Giovanni Valente (Politecnico di Milano) will give the talk “Approximations that matter: virtual particles as carriers of interactions” as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

MAP Course Spotlight: Study Philosophy of Physics with Tim Maudlin! What is called “quantum theory” is not actually a physical theory, i.e. a specification of a clear physical ontology and dynamics...

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

📌 Framed Moments Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Damiano Costa! May 6, 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

MAP Course Spotlight: Study Metaphysics with Tim Williamson! In this course, students will explore the current logico-metaphysical debate between intensionalist and hyperintensionalist frameworks, discussing essential properties, metaphysical explanation, impossible worlds, and more! 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📌 Momenti catturati Buchi di informazione — Certo per Incerto con Cesare Alfieri e Francesca Vidotto 27 aprile 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

May 11: Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Lorenzo Lorenzetti! On Wednesday, May 6, at 5:00 pm (CET), Lorenzo Lorenzetti (USI) will give the talk “A Relational General Relativistic A-theory” as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

May 6: Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Damiano Costa! On Wednesday, May 6, at 5:00 pm (CET), Damiano Costa (USI) will give the talk “The Instant of Change and Metaphysical Indeterminacy” as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

📚 The MAP is proud to announce its Metaphysics courses for a.y. 2026-27 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Buchi di informazione Lunedì 27 aprile, ore 18:00 In dialogo con Francesca Vidotto, ricercatrice senior all’Instituto de Estructura de la Materia di Madrid. 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

📌 Momenti catturati Dare Forma — Certo per Incerto con Cesare Alfieri e Giuseppe Spolaore 13 aprile 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Quanta Informazione Da oltre un secolo, teorie ed esperimenti ci confermano che le componenti fondamentali della natura sono quantistiche. Cosa significa tutto questo? Cosa vuol dire che un sistema ottiene informazioni su un altro? 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

📚 Vuoi studiare filosofia all'università, ma non sei ancora sicuro? Vieni ad assistere alle nostre lezioni, incontra i professori ed entra in contatto con i nostri studenti! Il Bachelor in Filosofia USI apre le sue porte il 28 e 29 aprile per i Bachelor Meetings. 👇

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We are happy to invite you to our open lecture “Experimental Phenomena and the Structure of Space and Time” held by Prof. Tim Maudlin on 12 May 2026 from 2:30 pm to 5:15 pm CET! For more info and for registering for the open lecture, visit: join.usi.ch/en/master-ph...

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The MAP offers students lots of opportunities to support themselves financially in the form of merit-based and need-based scholarships! For more information, please visit: www.usi.ch/en/education...

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📚 Master Meeting! Our Master’s in Philosophy will open its doors to prospective students on April 13th and 14th! Experience what it is like to be a MAP Student! Register at join.usi.ch/en/master-me... For more questions, write to isfi.ftl@usi.chv

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

📌 Framed Moments Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Béatrice Lienemann! March 20, 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📌 Framed Moments Open Lecture with Øystein Linnebo! March 17, 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

📌 Framed Moments Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Thomas Sattig! March 12, 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Are you looking for a research-oriented Master in Philosophy focused on Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic and Philosophy of Science? The Master in Philosophy (MAP) at the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) is your place! Don’t miss the opportunity to apply!

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Béatrice Lienemann (University of Fribourg) will give the talk “The Explanatory Role of Forms in Definitions in Plato" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on March 20, at 4.30 pm (CET). For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch For more: usi.ch/en/feeds/34003

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

📌 Framed Moments Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Lorenzo Cocco! February 27, 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Thomas Sattig (University of Tuebingen and USI) will give the talk “Temporal Consciousness: The Non-Locality Problem" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on March 12, at 4.30 pm (CET). For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch For more: usi.ch/en/feeds/34003

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We are happy to invite you to our open lecture “Abstraction and abstract objects” held by Prof. Øystein Linnebo on 17 March 2026 at 3:30-5:00 pm CET! For more info and for registering for the open lecture, visit: join.usi.ch/en/master-ph...

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Lorenzo Cocco (Warsaw University of Technology) will give the talk “Do Mathematical Facts Have Physical Effects?" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on February 27, at 4.30 pm (CET). For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch For more: www.usi.ch/en/feeds/34003

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

💥Lugano Philosophy Colloquia, Spring 2026 The schedule is available now! Check out usi.ch/en/feeds/34003 for the full program. To stay updated on our upcoming events, visit usi.ch/en/education.... For any questions, write to events.isfi@usi.ch

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

💥 Summer School: Mereology and Beyond Application Deadline: 15 February 2026! The summer school will take place in Lugano from Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19, 2026. Check out more information here: usi.ch/en/mereology For any questions: summerschool.isfi@usi.ch.

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

💥Summer School: Mereology and Beyond Application Deadline: 15 February 2026! The main lecturers will be Achille Varzi and Claudio Calosi. Check out more information here: usi.ch/en/mereology For any questions: summerschool.isfi@usi.ch.

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Happy Logic Day! To celebrate it, let's enjoy some pics from our 2025 logic events.

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

💥 Summer School: Mereology and Beyond Apply by sending a copy of the CV, a one-page motivation letter and a reference letter from a supervisor or colleague. Check out more information here: usi.ch/en/mereology For any questions: summerschool.isfi@usi.ch.

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

💥Instructors of our Summer School: Mereology and Beyond Application Deadline: 15 February 2026! The main lecturers will be Achille Varzi and Claudio Calosi. Check out more information here: usi.ch/en/mereology For any question: summerschool.isfi@usi.ch

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

📌 Framed Moments Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Marco Santambrogio! December 12, 2025

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

📷 Summer School: Mereology and Beyond Check out the schedule on the link! www.usi.ch/en/mereology Dates: June 15–19. Application Deadline: 15 February 2026

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

📌 Framed Moments Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Lorenzo Rossi! December 5, 2025

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Marco Santambrogio (University of Parma) will give the talk “On the Creation of Some Abstract Artefacts" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Friday, December 12, at 4.30 pm (CET). For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

📌 Framed Moments Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Ulrich Meyer! November 6, 2025

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Øystein Linnebo on signing the Book of Members at the recent American Academy of Arts and Sciences induction. For the news: dailynous.com/2025/04/23/p...

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Lorenzo Rossi (University of Turin) will give the talk “Supervaluational Truth and Quantifiers" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Friday, December 5, at 4.30 pm (CET)! For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Ulrich Meyer (Colgate University) will give the talk “Brute Facts" as part of the Lugano Philosophy Colloquia. Don't miss it on Wednesday, November 26 at 5.00 pm (CET)! For Zoom link: events.isfi@usi.ch For more: usi.ch/it/feeds/32641

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

📌 Framed Moments Lugano Philosophy Colloquia with Bence Nanay! November 6, 2025

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ISFI - Institute of Philosophy (Lugano) @isfi-lugano.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

📚Master Meeting! Our Master in Philosophy will open its doors to prospective students on Friday, November 17th! Experience what it is like to be a MAP Student! You can register at join.usi.ch/en/master-me... Registration is mandatory! More questions? Write to isfi.ftl@usi.ch

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