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In the 60s he is among the founders of the Faculty of Political Science, University of Turin, where he remains for 25 years. In the meantime he had begun his political activity in 1953, then entering in 1967 in the Constituent Assembly of the unified Socialist Party.
In the course of his political career he will never renounce to its freedom of thought. He will be a man of dialogue andmoderation during the years of youth protests; a harsh critic of the state of the Italian democracy during the difficult 70s.And in 1981, on the eve of the referendum on abortion, he declares his opposition to abortion at any time and for any reason.
In 1984, "for honoring the Country with his outstanding achievements in social and scientific career", he is appointed Senator for life by President Sandro Pertini.
In 1994 Norberto Bobbio writes “Destra e sinistra” (Right and Left), an essay intended to generate a heatedpolitical debate in Italy. In recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the philosophy of law, between doubt and method, Bobbio will be awarded with honorary degrees by several universities, including Paris-Nanterre, the Complutense University of Madrid, the University of Bologna.Even in the 2000s, his thoughts on the Italian political situation, the lack of adequate parties, and his criticism of the European social democracy will be at the center of the political debate.