Norberto Bobbio (Turin, 1909-2004) was one of the greatest contemporary thinkers. His writings range from the philosophy of law to political theory, from the history of ideas to contemporary problems. His publications in the Laterza backlist include: Saggi sulla scienza politica in Italia; Autobiografia (edited by A. Papuzzi); Dialogo intorno alla Repubblica (with M. Viroli); Dalla struttura alla funzione; Giusnaturalismo e positivismo giuridico.