Giovanni Scarafile DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30353536 Introduction «Ad evidentiam quaestionis oportet declarare quid nomine significetur» is a typical expression found in medieval scholastic treatises. It is an opening formula signaling the need to clarify the meaning of terms before beginning any discussion. … Continua a leggere Dialogue and Change. The Lesson of the Cow of Hochosterwitz
The word “restanza” isn’t in most dictionaries. It doesn’t appear in headlines or policy papers. And yet, for many people—especially those living in places often dismissed as peripheral—it captures something essential. It speaks to the experience of staying not as … Continua a leggere The Unmapped Life. Living where categories fail
In an article published in la Repubblica on July 20, Umberto Galimberti brought attention back to a crucial fault line in our collective experience: indifference. Reflecting on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the philosopher argues that the escalation of … Continua a leggere The noise of indignation, the silence of action
We like to think dialogue is about arguments and ideas. But often, what really matters is what’s unspoken—the subtle architecture of space, silence, and presence. Before a word is exchanged, something invisible is already shaping the outcome. And sometimes, all it takes to shift a conversation is the courage to sit, and not speak—just yet. Continua a leggere Not Just Talking
The article explores the concept of liminality, illustrating how transitional moments in life shape identity and experience. Traditional societies embraced communal rituals to navigate these thresholds, unlike modern ceremonies that lack transformative power. This shift highlights a struggle between seeking intense experiences and the inability to genuinely confront pivotal life changes, embodying existential tension central to humanity. Continua a leggere Inverted Proteus: liminality and anthropological impoverishment in the crisis of modern identity
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