This paper presents the philosophical journey of the Venetian philosopher Francesco Mora (1959-2022). In particular, it focuses on Mora’s innovative interpretation of Georg Simmel, which centers on his theoretical unity as reflected in the relational characterization (Wechselwirkung) of the Simmelian Lebensphilosophie, drawing on Mora’s own works on Simmel. Similarly, in the analysis of his works on Heidegger, we have highlighted the novel elements that make Mora’s contributions stand out. Overall, we show that Mora’s thought engages in a neverending confrontation with philosophical classics, from Aristotle to Heidegger, and that its original aspects are deserving of further scholarly attention.