Teaching Philosophy
I am a firm believer in the virtues of rigorous philological and historical approaches in the study of religions. In my classes, students will learn to attend to a patient and slow reading of texts. Whether it is by exploring enigmatic teachings contained in Indo-Tibetan tantras or understudied philosophical traditions from the Italian South, my emphasis lies squarely on voices from communities that have been historically overlooked, marginalized, and disadvantaged
Flavio's Educational Background
Flavio’s training is much more diverse than that of other leadership consultants. While educated in three of the world’s top business schools, his career also includes cutting-edge scientific publications on subjects ranging from philosophy to psychology, linguistic mastery of a hyperpolyglot, prestigious academic appointments on four continents, and extensive experience in monasteries and retreat centers across the Himalayan mountains.
Academic Background
Ancient Languages
Biblical Hebrew: Advanced
Chinese: Basic
Mongolian: Basic
Pali: Intermediate
Sanskrit: Advanced
Modern Languages
Arabic: Intermediate
Chinese: Basic
French: Advanced
German: Native
Hebrew: Advanced
Hindi: Advanced
Italian: Fluent
K'iche Maya: Basic
Nepali: Advanced
Persian: Intermediate
Russian: Intermediate
Spanish: Advanced
Swiss-German: Native
Tibetan: Advanced
Urdu: Advanced
Yiddish: Intermediate
Student Testimonials
Teaching Experience
Cultural Linguist & Historian of Religions
My work as a historian of religions is rooted in a profound study of languages and cultures, supported by two PhDs and fluency in over a dozen languages. Having lived in nine countries across four continents, I've cultivated a global perspective that enriches my research and teaching.
United States Department of Education
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
Swiss National Science Foundation
Doc. Mobility Grant
Khyentse Foundation
Mandel Scholion Research Center
Azrieli Foundation
Lady Davis Foundation
Dr. Josephine de Karman Foundation
Monograph on Ernesto de Martino
• Situates de Martino's perspectives within 19th and 20th-century intellectual history.
• Bridges Italian anthropology with German, French, and American thought.
• Explores the intricate bonds uniting disparate societies through cultural and linguistic diversity.
Current Projects
I'm currently working on a book that conducts detailed linguistic analyses across multiple languages. This project aims to reveal deep connections that foster intercultural dialogue and understanding.
