Activities
Since 2020, we have organized meetings where doctoral students in psychology and philosophy collaborate to deepen their understanding of various topics from multiple perspectives and methodologies.
Past Events
7 October 2020: We hosted the seminar Eudaimonic vs. Hedonic Well-being: Authors and Ideas in the Contemporary Debate for researchers and doctoral students in Psychology and Philosophy from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Università Europea di Roma, and LUMSA.
28 February 2020: A workshop titled Considerations on B. Fredrickson’s Psychophysiological Perspective of Love was held at LUMSA (Rome) for doctoral students of Psychology (LUMSA) and Philosophy (PUSC).
21 March 2024: At LUMSA (Rome), during the International Conference Positive Emotions and Caring: Positive Psychology in Educational Contexts, Pía Valenzuela presented her book The Value of Emotions Based on Magda B. Arnold and Barbara L. Fredrickson’s Theories.
10 October 2024: The workshop Growth and Emotions: Mapping Human Flourishing through Char acter Research was held in collaboration with clinical psychologists and scholars from psychology, philosophy, and theology (Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome). This workshop established a foundation for continued small-group research to refine the project's key research questions.
Upcoming Events
25–27 February 2026: The international conference Emotions and Flourishing: From Magda Arnold’s Proposal to Contemporary Psychological and Philosophical Perspectives will take place at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome.
Teaching Activities
Juan A. Mercado has taught MA courses in Italian, English, and Spanish at:
These courses explore the meaning of human life in classical philosophy and contemporary psychology, alongside the study of psycho-affective processes.
Pía Valenzuela has delivered courses and seminars for students and faculty in Italian, English, Spanish, and Slovenian at:
Her courses focus on the role of (positive) emotions in human flourishing, analyzing specific emotions and their significance within philosophical and psychological frameworks.
