Michela Bariselli
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Lecturer in Philosophy
- PP1GJ Global Justice
- PP2GP Global Philosophy
- PP3GPA Global Philosophy of the Arts
- Study Abroad Officer
- Outreach
- Placement Year
- Visiting Speakers
- Philosophy Society
Building location
Edith MorleyAreas of interest
My research interests lie in philosophy of language and philosophy of humour, and how they intersect with literature. In particular, I am interested in studying the nature of humour and our use of it, and I am interested in ‘non-serious’ uses of languageTeaching
PP1GJ Global Justice
PP2GP Global Philosophies
PP3GPA Global Philosophy of the Arts
Background
Before moving to Reading, I studied Philosophy at the University of Milan, where I earned my BA and MA. I joined the University of Reading as a Philosophy PhD student, researching the use of humour in Samuel Beckett’s works. I then joined the department as lecturer in Philosophy in 2022Academic qualifications
- PhD in Philosophy, University of Reading
- MA in Philosophy, University of Milan
- BA in Philosophy, University of Milan