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Marcello Pera
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Marcello Pera

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Marcello Pera is an Italian philosopher and politician currently serving as a member of the Senate of the Republic. Born in Lucca in 1943, he began his career as an academic specializing in the philosophy of science before entering politics in the 1990s. He previously served as President of the Italian Senate from 2001 to 2006. Throughout his career, Pera has transitioned from early socialist leanings to becoming a prominent conservative intellectual, known for his advocacy of the Judeo-Christian foundations of Western liberal society and his critical stance on cultural relativism.

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Born
1943-01-28 · 83 years old
Birth place
Lucca, Italy
Education
University of Pisa
Career
Professor of Philosophy of Science, Editor, Bank employee

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