Salesianum is the official Journal of the Salesian Pontifical University, published quarterly. Founded in 1939, at the beginnging of Salesian Athenaeum in Turin, the journal has accompanied its research activities ever since, with a strong interdisciplinary character. Promoting a harmonious vision of knowledge, Salesianum is a qualified organ for scientific discussion, particularly in the fields of Philosophical and Theological disciplines.

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AI Policy for Salesianum

The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing availability of platforms that leverage its creative potential can significantly impact the production of contributions intended for a scientific journal. For this reason, Salesianum is among the first academic journals to adopt a specific Policy regarding the use of AI.

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Kant and the Ethical Commitment'

Under the title Kant and Ethical Commitment, on February 20, in the Aula Quadrio of the Pontifical Salesian University, the presentation of the new critical Italian translation of Immanuel Kant’s Tugendlehre, edited by Francesca Fantasia and Carmelo Alessio Meli (professor of modern philosophy at UPS), took place. 

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Figures of Conscience in Moral Theology

On Wednesday, November 27, at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, the 2024/3 monographic issue of Salesianum, dedicated to Figures of Conscience in Moral Theology, was presented.

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Salesianum website restored

Salesianum can once again make use of its website, which was severely damaged by a cyberattack that, during the night of August 19, 2025, rendered the digital services of the Pontifical Salesian University inaccessible, including the Salesianum website. 

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Salesianum, a Platform for Research

The world of academic journals is undergoing rapid change, spurred in part by the opportunities brought about by digital dissemination and the challenges it entails. In this context, managing an academic journal becomes a demanding task, requiring a balance between avoiding stagnation, and steering clear of reckless enthusiasm.