Isabel Trujillo is Professor of Philosophy of Law at the University of Palermo, where she is a leading scholar in contemporary legal and political philosophy. Her academic career is distinguished by a strong international profile, sustained research activity, and a long-standing commitment to teaching and institutional service.
Professor Trujillo received her doctoral training in legal philosophy and has developed a research agenda focused on fundamental issues of jurisprudence, constitutional theory, and political philosophy. Her work explores questions of rights, democracy, pluralism, and the relationship between law, morality, and political power, often engaging critically with both classical and contemporary authors. She is particularly known for her contributions to debates on constitutionalism, multiculturalism, and the philosophical foundations of human rights.
She has authored and edited numerous books and has published widely in leading international journals and collective volumes. Her scholarship is characterized by conceptual clarity, methodological rigor, and a comparative perspective that bridges different legal cultures. Professor Trujillo regularly presents her research at international conferences and has been invited as a visiting professor and lecturer at universities and research centers across Europe and Latin America.
In her teaching, Professor Trujillo offers courses in Philosophy of Law, Legal Theory, and related areas, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She is highly regarded for her ability to combine theoretical depth with analytical precision, fostering critical thinking and open intellectual dialogue among students. She has supervised doctoral dissertations and master’s theses, contributing to the training of new generations of legal scholars.
Professor Trujillo has also held important academic and editorial roles. She has participated in national and international research projects, served on scientific committees, and contributed to the governance of academic institutions. Her work reflects a deep commitment to the role of legal philosophy in addressing the normative challenges of contemporary societies.