Jerome Leocata

One of Leocata's manuscripts (1697)
Jerome Leocata
Bornc. 1664
Died1745
Valletta, Hospitaller Malta
OccupationPhilosophy

Jerome Leocata (c. 1664–1745) was a major Maltese philosopher who specialised mainly in metaphysics. His long academic career in philosophy and theology was very hampered by his many administrative commitments. His writings, however, bear witness to his thinking skills and his philosophical prowess. He possessed a clear and systematic mind, consistently endeavouring to give a sound philosophical basis to his speculations. No portrait of him is yet known to exist.