The publication of Credere nello Stato in 2011 marked a significant shift in Carlo Lottieri's exploration of political theology and the modern state. Born in Brescia in 1960, Lottieri has established a prolific academic career focused on the intersection of legal philosophy, federalism, and the evolution of individual liberty within contemporary societal structures.
Academic Foundations and Institutional Roles
Lottieri completed his undergraduate education at the University of Genoa, earning a degree in philosophy summa cum laude. His further academic training included a master's degree from the Institut Universitaire d’Etudes Européens in Geneva and both an M.A. and a Ph.D. from the Paris-Sorbonne University. Throughout his professional life, he has held various faculty positions, including serving as a professor at the University of Verona and the Facoltà di Teologia di Lugano. His teaching experience extends to the Ca' Foscari University of Venice and a visiting professorship at Aix-en-Provence.
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His body of work centers on radical American-style libertarianism, synthesized with influences from Italian elitism and the scholarship of Carl Schmitt. Lottieri integrates these perspectives with insights from public choice and Austrian School economics to analyze the legitimacy of market practices. In his writings, he frequently challenges the necessity of governmental intervention in corporate competition, defending the role of large conglomerates. His research also delves into the cultural and theological dimensions of the power dynamic between ruling entities and their subjects.
Contributions to Legal and Political Theory
As the Director of the Political Theory department at the Istituto Bruno Leoni in Turin, Lottieri has been instrumental in the dissemination of libertarian thought. He is notably responsible for editing numerous works by Bruno Leoni, facilitating their availability in multiple languages including English, French, and Spanish. His own extensive bibliography encompasses monographs on Swiss models of liberty, the ethics of military conflict, and the legal implications of the modern state. He continues to contribute to academic discourse through journal articles and chapters in collected volumes.
Fast facts
- Born: 1960, Brescia, Italy
- Field: Political Philosophy
- Education: University of Genoa, Paris-Sorbonne University
- Current Roles: Professor at University of Verona, Professor at Facoltà di Teologia di Lugano
- Institutional Affiliation: Director, Istituto Bruno Leoni
Questions readers ask
What subjects define Lottieri's academic research?
His work covers political theology, federalism, the philosophy of law, military ethics, and libertarian theory regarding property and the state.
Which scholar's works has Lottieri edited extensively?
He has edited many works by the jurist and philosopher Bruno Leoni for publication in several languages.
Achievements
- Held posts at University of Siena
