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Rocco Rubini is a Professor in the Romance Languages and Literatures department at the University of Chicago. He specializes in the evolution of Italian humanism, particularly in the contexts of literature, theatre, and thought from the Renaissance to the 20th century. His research critically analyzes transhistorical continuities within the early phases of the Italian intellectual tradition and their broader implications in European and American contexts. He teaches courses focusing on notable figures such as Petrarch, Machiavelli, and prominent Renaissance playwrights. His work aims to reclaim the Italian Renaissance legacy and is being expanded into a projected trilogy. His notable publications include 'Posterity: Inventing Tradition' and 'Renaissance: Italian Humanism Hegel Heidegger', both published by the University of Chicago Press. His scholarship emphasizes the relevance of historical humanism and encourages students to engage critically with Western heritage, fostering a deeper understanding of its impacts on contemporary thought.
Department of Philosophy