Mission

Doing philosophical research of the widest scope, searching for truth about God, man, and all other legitimate objects of philosophical knowledge is at the heart of our commitment to philosophy. Therefore the Dietrich von Hildebrand Institute of Philosophy (DHIP) is an academic institution devoted, as its fundamental aim, to the practice and promotion of pure theoretical research. In order to achieve this fundamental goal DHIP has been provided with a particular structure and with original working methodologies.

Description of DHIP's main purpose and research methodology

The fact of having being named our institute after the famous catholic philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand, although entailing a special focus on his theoretical work, on his methodology and more in general on Realist Phenomenology, nonetheless has not to be intended as an esclusive reference. Rather, it is the sign of a heritage and a philosophical identity by their nature opened to the integration of every available “bit” of truth, wherever it comes from. Indeed, in opposition to any form of relativistic syncretism, we are pursuing armony among the tiles that belong to the vast and always fascinating mosaic of truth.

History and current status of the DHIP