Fulvio Carmagnola, Italian philosopher and essayist, dies at 77

Fulvio Carmagnola, the Italian philosopher and essayist known for his independent thinking and interdisciplinary approach, has died. Born in Milan in 1949, Carmagnola was a professor who refused academic conventions and celebrations. He was among the first in Italy to recognize the philosophical importance of Slavoj Žižek. His work spanned from Lacanian concepts like àgalma to analyses of brands, science fiction films (notably Blade Runner), and custom motorcycles. He co-wrote with Marco Senaldi and participated in events such as the Festival Filosofia di Modena. Carmagnola was also a collector of vintage fountain pens and miniature cars. His death leaves a void in Italian cultural life, as remembered by his friend and collaborator Marco Senaldi in an obituary on Artribune.