Topic of the thesis: Non-domination and equality: A Neo-republican theory of distributive justice.

Abstract: The central aim of my work is to put forward a theory of distributive justice for Neo-republicanism. Since the key concept of such a recent philosophical stance is freedom as non-domination – notably set out by Philip Pettit –, my research investigates whether a more demanding idea of material equality would be both desirable and feasible for ensuring it. More precisely, my project suggests recovering – despite its previous exclusion – Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s heritage in this contemporary framework. The reformulation of his egalitarian lessons would indeed overcome the lack of Neo-republicanism in terms of distributive justice. On this account, republican freedom would rely not only on citizens’ equal status and on their economic independence, as contemporary republicans hold, but also on a certain kind of material equality. Moreover, such equality would be mutually dependent on the political one. Hence an original, worthwhile solution to the pressing issue of socioeconomic disparities, characterising our democracies, would hopefully be provided.

Research interests: Neo-republicanism – Egalitarian theories – Democracy and participation – Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s political thought.

Graduated from: University of Milan (BA) – University of Bologna (MA).

Degrees obtained: BA in Philosophy – MA in Philosophical sciences.

E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.