Gregorio de Paulo

Professor of Philosophy

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About

Gregorio C. J. N. de Paulo is a philosopher, writer, editor whose scholarship examines Augustine’s influence on Martin Heidegger’s methodology in Sein und Zeit. His research further applies hermeneutical approaches to ancient sources—especially Classical Greek and Early Christian writers—focusing on authenticity, ambiguity, paradox, anxiety, struggle, and restlessness. He has also published extensively on Existential (Hermeneutical) phenomenology, Ethical Theory, Just War theory and Military Ethics, Byzantine studies, the philosophy of love and world religions. He has studied and worked with some of the great philosophers, theologians and scholars of our time, including John D. Caputo, Cardinal Georges Cottier, O.P., Cardinal Avery Dulles, S. J., Hans Kung, John Macquarrie, Camille Paglia, Jaroslav Pelikan, William J. Richardson, S.J., Roland J. Teske, S.J. and Tarcisius van Bavel, O.S.A., In addition to academic work, Professor de Paulo consults privately in nonprofit leadership, medical ethics, and military ethics.

Experience

  • Principal Consultant at Gregorio dei Cavalieri de Paulo, Ph.D., LL.C.
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Consultancy specializing in nonprofit leadership and ethics counsel providing hands-on support: (1) Nonprofit leadership, ethical decision-making, and governance — partnering with boards and executives to develop clear, values aligned policies; articulate and refine mission and strategy; facilitate executive and stakeholder deliberations; design strategic communications; and strengthen performance management, culture, and accountability frameworks. (2) Church mission identity and ecclesial facilitation — guiding congregations and faith-based organizations through mission clarification, conflict resolution, and structured dialogue in ecclesial disputes, with processes that protect dignity, surface shared commitments, and produce actionable, consensus ready outcomes.

  • Distinguished Fellow and Research Professor of Philosophy at Collegium Augustinianum
    Nov 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

  • Adjunct Graduate Professor of Religious Studies at La Salle University
    Sep 2000 - May 2010 · 9 yrs 9 mos

    Graduate Program in Central and Eastern European Studies

  • Visiting Professor of Philosophy at Boston College
    Sep 2008 - Jun 2009 · 10 mos

  • Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Intellectual Heritage at Temple University
    Sep 2000 - May 2007 · 6 yrs 9 mos