Salvino Busuttil
Encyclopedia
Salvino Busuttil is a Maltese economist
, and minor philosopher. In philosophy he mostly specialised in economics
and international relations
.
, Malta
, in 1936. He studied philosophy
at the Gregorian University in Rome
, Italy
, from where, in 1959, he acquired his licentiate
. He also acquired a Doctorate in Sociology
from the Angelicum University in 1961, also in Rome
, and a Doctorate in Economy from the University of Manchester
in 1963. Back in Malta, in 1964 Busuttil was appointed Professor and Head of the Department of Economics
at the University of Malta
, an office he held up till 1975. Two years later, in 1966, he was chosen as Head of the Faculty of Arts
until 1972.
From 1987 till 1996 Busuttil was General Director of the Foundation of International Studies at the University of Malta
. Both on a local as well as on an international level he occupied various positions of responsibility related to the economy
and the environment
, especially with UNESCO
.
Busuttil coedited a number of book of philosophical interest, namely:
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, and minor philosopher. In philosophy he mostly specialised in economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
and international relations
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
.
Life
Busuttil was born at FlorianaFloriana
Floriana is a town in Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. Floriana is the birthplace of many famous Maltese, amongst which the composer of the national anthem, 'L-Innu Malti', Robert Samut; former Bishop of Malta Dom Mauro Caruana, the poet Oliver Friggieri, and Swedish Idol winner...
, Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
, in 1936. He studied philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
at the Gregorian University in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, Italy
Italy
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, from where, in 1959, he acquired his licentiate
Licentiate
Licentiate is the title of a person who holds an academic degree called a licence. The term may derive from the Latin licentia docendi, meaning permission to teach. The term may also derive from the Latin licentia ad practicandum, which signified someone who held a certificate of competence to...
. He also acquired a Doctorate in Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
from the Angelicum University in 1961, also in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, and a Doctorate in Economy from the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
in 1963. Back in Malta, in 1964 Busuttil was appointed Professor and Head of the Department of Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
at the University of Malta
University of Malta
The University of Malta is the highest educational institution in Malta Europe and is one of the most respected universities in Europe. The University offers undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate Master's Degrees and postgraduate Doctorates .-History:The University of Malta was founded in...
, an office he held up till 1975. Two years later, in 1966, he was chosen as Head of the Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts was one of the four traditional divisions of the teaching bodies of medieval universities, the others being Theology, Law and Medicine...
until 1972.
From 1987 till 1996 Busuttil was General Director of the Foundation of International Studies at the University of Malta
University of Malta
The University of Malta is the highest educational institution in Malta Europe and is one of the most respected universities in Europe. The University offers undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate Master's Degrees and postgraduate Doctorates .-History:The University of Malta was founded in...
. Both on a local as well as on an international level he occupied various positions of responsibility related to the economy
Economy
An economy consists of the economic system of a country or other area; the labor, capital and land resources; and the manufacturing, trade, distribution, and consumption of goods and services of that area...
and the environment
Natural environment
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof. It is an environment that encompasses the interaction of all living species....
, especially with UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
.
Works
Busuttil published various works. Some of them, like those dealing with purely economic matters, are not of direct interest to philosophy. Others, however, contain significant philosophical value. Amongst these one can find the following:- 1963 - Value in Marx.
- 1969 - Philosophical and Economical Foundations of the Marxian Theory of Value.
- 1990 – A Note on Economic Responsibility Towards Future Generations (in Our Responsibilities Towards Future Generations).
- 1994 – Protecting Our Common Future (in What Future for Future Generations?).
- 1994 – Foreword (in The Search for Peace in the Mediterranean Region).
- 1994 – The Role of Universities in the Quest for Peace in the Mediterranean (in The Search for Peace in the Mediterranean Region).
- 1998 – Preface (in Future Generations and International Law).
Busuttil coedited a number of book of philosophical interest, namely:
- 1990 - Our Responsibilities Towards Future Generations (with Emmanuel AgiusEmmanuel AgiusEmmanuel Agius is a Maltese minor philosopher mostly specialised and interested in ethics.-Life:Agius was born at Mqabba, Malta, in 1954. He studied at the University of Malta from where he acquired a Bachelor’s degree and a Licentiate in Theology...
, Peter Serracino InglottPeter Serracino InglottPeter Serracino Inglott is Emeritus Professor of philosophy at and former rector of the University of Malta...
, and Tony Macelli). - 1991 - Directions in the Study of Peace Education (with James Calleja, and Helena Kekkonen).
- 1994 - What Future for Future Generations? (with Emmanuel AgiusEmmanuel AgiusEmmanuel Agius is a Maltese minor philosopher mostly specialised and interested in ethics.-Life:Agius was born at Mqabba, Malta, in 1954. He studied at the University of Malta from where he acquired a Bachelor’s degree and a Licentiate in Theology...
). - 1996 - Interfaces (with Joe FriggieriJoe FriggieriJoe Friggieri is professor of philosophy at the University of Malta – the first not be a Catholic priest – succeeding Peter Serracino Inglott in 1996 upon the latter’s retirement. He holds degrees from the universities of Milan and Oxford. He has written two books on J.L. Austin and a history of...
). - 1998 - Future Generations & International Law (with Emmanuel AgiusEmmanuel AgiusEmmanuel Agius is a Maltese minor philosopher mostly specialised and interested in ethics.-Life:Agius was born at Mqabba, Malta, in 1954. He studied at the University of Malta from where he acquired a Bachelor’s degree and a Licentiate in Theology...
). - 1998 - Germ-Line Intervention and our Responsibilities to Future Generations (with Emmanuel AgiusEmmanuel AgiusEmmanuel Agius is a Maltese minor philosopher mostly specialised and interested in ethics.-Life:Agius was born at Mqabba, Malta, in 1954. He studied at the University of Malta from where he acquired a Bachelor’s degree and a Licentiate in Theology...
).
Sources
- Mark Montebello, Il-Ktieb tal-Filosofija f’Malta (A Source Book of Philosophy in Malta), PIN Publications, Malta, 2001.