Philosophy as a Way of Life, Death, and Endless Footnotes

ὦ φίλε Φαῖδρε, ποῖ δὴ καὶ πόθεν; (Phaedrus, 227a)
Dear Phaedrus, whither and whence?

CV
My academic profile is grounded in a specialization in Ancient Philosophy, with particular emphasis on Late Antiquity and the thought of Augustine, while maintaining a deliberately open and multidisciplinary approach to research and teaching. My work operates at the intersection of philosophy, philology, and intellectual history, reflecting a conception of the humanities as an interconnected field of inquiry. This perspective not only defines my research trajectory but also informs my teaching practice, which combines close textual analysis with broader cultural and conceptual frameworks.

Teaching
My teaching trajectory is defined by sustained specialization in Ancient Philosophy, a strong interdisciplinary orientation, and increasing international projection, combined with a solid commitment to both teaching excellence and academic mentorship. I have developed most of my teaching career at the University of Girona, where I progressed from Lecturer (2009–2015) to Assistant Professor of Ancient Philosophy (2015–2018), and later, following a three-year period as Director of the Institució de les Lletres Catalanes (Government of Catalonia), I returned as Assistant Professor of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (2021–2025).

Research
My primary research line focuses on Ancient and Late Antique philosophy, with particular attention to Augustine of Hippo. At present, my work can be broadly divided into two main areas: a rhetorical and hermeneutical one centred on the notion of ekphrasis, and a philological and textual one, which has led me to engage with the study of the medieval transmission of Augustinian manuscripts.