Dr. Peter Colosi

Areas of Expertise

• Philosophy of the human person, ethics, medical/bioethics, continental phenomenology, ancient Greek philosophy, philosophy of mind, Catholic moral and social teaching

Education

• B.S., Franciscan University (1987)
• M.Phil., International Academy of Philosophy (1993)
• M.A., St. Bonaventure University (1995)
• Ph.D., International Academy of Philosophy (2002)

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What's My Why?

My courses are rooted in philosophical texts, both classical (for example, Plato’s dialogues, Augustine’s confessions, Descartes’ meditations and many more) and contemporary (for example, 20th century phenomenological texts by Edith Stein and Max Scheler, 21st century philosophy of mind texts and many more). My classroom is rooted in lectures and engaging discussion. The goals are to gain a deep understanding of the thought of the philosophical giants on whose shoulders we stand and then to think through for ourselves the profound questions they and all humans have been pondering since time immemorial.

Professional Experience

In addition to my role at Salve, my research interests have led me to participate in a number of academic and popular events which touch on the intersection of philosophy, the Catholic faith and lived experience. I will mention two here (more can be seen in my CV). I am the main organizer and co-founder of and lecturer at the Theology of the Body International Symposia, which have been held in Austria, Ireland, England, Portugal and Holland, with more to follow. I am co-founder of and lecturer every summer at the Catholic Medical Student and Resident Boot Camp of the Catholic Medical Association. 

Media Coverage

• Doctor Doctor: The Official Radio Program of the Catholic Medical Association
• The Drew Mariani Show, Relevant Radio
• The Dr. J Show, Ruth Institute
• Our Sunday Visitor
• Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)
• St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry Blog
• The Rhode Island Catholic
• The Newport Daily News
• Catholic Education Resource Center (CERC)
• Catholic Culture
• Crisis Magazine
• Catholic Exchange
• The Rich Zeoli Show, Philadelphia hosted by Christine Flowers

Selected Publications

Colosi, Peter J. “Catholic Wisdom on the Origin of Human Life and its Link to Human Relationships.” Lived Experience and the Search for Truth, Revisiting Catholic Sexual Morality, edited by Deborah Savage and Robert Fastiggi, En Route Books and Media, 2024, pp. 469-510.

Colosi, Peter J. “Christian Personalism versus Utilitarianism: An Analysis of Their Approaches to Love and Suffering.” The Linacre Quarterly, vol. 87, no. 4, 2020, pp. 425-37.

Colosi, Peter J. “Discussing the Spiritual Soul in the Classroom.” National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, vol. 18, no. 3, 2018, pp. 417-26.

Colosi, Peter J. “A Catholic Anthropology and Medical Ethics.” Catholic Witness in Health Care: Practicing Medicine in Truth and Love, edited by John M. Travaline and Louise A. Mitchell, Catholic University of America Press, 2017, pp. 31-69.

Colosi, Peter J. “Ratzinger, Habermas and Pera on Public Reason and Religion.” Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture, vol. 19, no. 3, 2016), pp. 148-169.