About Dr. Iva Martinić

Philosopher specializing in practical ethics and political philosophy

Philosopher | Educator | Researcher in Political Philosophy, Ethics & Animal Rights

I hold a PhD in Philosophy (postgraduate program Philosophy and Contemporaneity) and a Master's degree in Education in Philosophy and Croatian Language and Literature (Mag. Educ. Philol. Croat.) from the University of Rijeka.

My academic journey has included work as an assistant and guest lecturer across several departments, contributing to courses such as:

  • Fundamental Problems of Ancient Ethics
  • State, Rights, Community, Individual
  • Practical Ethics
  • Selected Topics in World Literature (Department of Croatian Studies at UNIRI)

These experiences have refined my teaching, communication, and adaptability skills, while deepening my engagement with dynamic learning environments and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Projects & Funding:
  • Assistant on the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ) project: “Public Justification and Pluralism of Capabilities (JOPS)”
  • Funded doctoral researcher: Young Researchers' Career Development Project – Training of New Doctoral Students (Grant: DOK-2021-02)
Skills & Tools:
  • Research, systematic analysis & academic writing
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
  • Content creation (Canva, Lumen5)
  • Public speaking & multilingual presentations
  • Financial reporting & academic project management
  • Organisation and leadership of summer schools & workshops

I am always open to new collaborations and discussions at the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and social justice!

Education

PhD in Humanities (Philosophy) (2021-2025)

Doctoral Programme “Philosophy and Contemporaneity”

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rijeka

Master of Education (2018-2020)

Philosophy and Croatian Language - magna cum laude

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rijeka

Bachelor of Arts (2015-2018)

Philosophy and Croatian Language - cum laude

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rijeka

Research Interests

Political Philosophy

My expertise lies in the fields of political philosophy, addressing complex ethical questions within pluralistic and contemporary contexts.

Normative Ethics

I am passionate about normative ethics and addressing complex ethical questions within contemporary moral philosophy.

Mental Disorders

My expertise includes the field of mental disorders and ethical considerations within pluralistic contexts.

Rights of Non-Human Animals

I am passionate about the rights of non-human animals and addressing complex ethical questions in this field.