Philosophy Consultant
The Philosophy Consultant: Angelo Manassero
Angelo Manassero is a philosophy consultant with extensive experience gained over the years. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy in 2016 from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in the United Kingdom, studying under Prof. Cockburn, author of “An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind” and “Death and the Meaning of Life.” In the same year, he obtained a postgraduate certificate inLogic-Based Therapy from the logic Based Therapy and consultation Institute and Consultation Institute, under the guidance of Dr. Elliot D. Cohen , founder of philosophical counseling in America and author of over 25 books on the subject, including the bestseller “What Would Aristotle Do.”
A Commitment to Philosophy and Counseling
Angelo è anche membro della National Philosophical Counceling Association (NPCA) formalmente conosciuta come American Society for Philosophy, Counseling, and Psychotherapy (ASPCP), la prima associazione di Consulenza Filosofica negli Stati Uniti fondata nel 1992. Membro dal 2012 dell’ Oxford Philosophical Society dove regolarmente dal 2013 pubblica articoli di filosofia. Angelo, ha anche una laurea in International Business Administration conseguita presso la University of Northumbria at Newcastle in Gran Bretagna con una tesi sull’Etica del Business sotto la guida del Prof. Geoff Moore, fondatore del UK Association of European Business Ethics Network (EBEN-UK)
A Commitment to Meditation and Personal Growth
A Certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), Angelo deepened his practice in 2017 under the guidance of the Venerable Buddhist monk T. Seelananda, Vice Abbot of the Bhāvanā Society in West Virginia, USA, and founder of the Mindfulness Center in Canada. He trained at the Nalanda Buddhist Society in Kuala Lumpur, engaging in guided Vipassana mindfulness meditation.
In the same year, he also completed an individual Kriya Yoga course at the Ananda Center in Kolkata.
**Guest Speaker at the University of Cambridge**
In 2024, Angelo was invited to deliver an online seminar at the University of Cambridge (ICE) Continuing Education program. The seminar, titled “Philosophy, Sales, and Therapy,” explored the intersections between these seemingly distinct fields. It highlighted how philosophy can provide practical tools to enhance communication skills, motivation, and personal growth—key elements for success in the realms of sales and negotiation.
XXV World Congress of Philosophy 2024
In August 2024, Angelo participated in a roundtable discussion on “Logic-Based Therapy” with Dr. Elliott D. Cohen at the XXV World Congress of Philosophy (WCP) held in Rome. This prestigious international gathering brought together philosophers from around the globe to engage in critical dialogue and exchange of ideas.
From International Sales to Global Negotiator
I am an experienced negotiator, mentor, and business consultant with over twenty years of global expertise in sales, negotiation, marketing, and corporate strategy. My deep understanding of analytical philosophy blends seamlessly with practical negotiation skills to develop transformative strategies. With sharp analytical abilities, logical reasoning, and effective communication, I excel at navigating complex business scenarios successfully.
Over the past twenty years, I have worked as an international sales and marketing manager, earning qualifications from prestigious American and British universities. These include:
- MTI Sloan School of Management : Digital Marketing Analytics
- Harvard Business School: Disruptive Strategy; Global Business; Sustainable Business Strategy, and the prestigious Certificate of Specialization in Strategy
- Kellogg School of Management : Negotiation in a Virtual World
- University of Cambridge: Executive Coaching
- Duke University: Business Ethics in the 21st Century
- HEC Paris Executive Education: Leading Innovation with Creativity University Certificate
These credentials have equipped me with a strong foundation to drive innovation, strategy, and ethical leadership in complex business environments.
Publications:
- Can we analyse the concept of knowledge? The Review (OUDCE – Oxford: 2014)
- Does modern cosmology supply materials for a successful new argument for the existence of God ? The Review (OUDCE – Oxford: 2015)
- Epistemic closure, contextualism and the argument from scepticism, The Review (OUDCE – Oxford: 2016)
- The Six Steps LBT and Antidotes for Aurora’s Anxiety , International Journal of Philosophical Practice Vol. 4, No. 2, Fall 2017
- Knowledge, and the threat of scepticism The Review (OUDCE – Oxford: 2017)
- What is Wittgenstein’s contribution to our understanding of language? The Review (OUDCE – Oxford: 2018)