Gianni Vattimo (Turin, 1936) is one of the key figures in contemporary philosophy. His theoretical proposal, identified with postmodernism, has earned worldwide recognition. Regular contributor to several Italian and foreign media, he has taught at the universities of Turin, Los Angeles and New York. Author of a large output of essays. Among his most recent works include God, the good chance. A symposium on the threshold between philosophy and theology (with Carmelo Dotolo) hermeneutical and Communism (in collaboration with Santiago Zabala).