Dialoghi sull'Umanesimo

Dialoghi sull’Umanesimo is a series of four interdisciplinary conversations exploring the historical roots and contemporary relevance of some of the fundamental concepts that shape our society and our understanding of the world: modernity, society, knowledge, and education.

Bringing together scholars of the humanities, philosophy, law, and the sciences, each conversation will begin with a historical perspective on how these ideas developed within Renaissance Humanism, followed by reflections from scholars in other disciplines on their meaning, evolution, and significance in the contemporary world.

Through an accessible exchange of perspectives, the series aims to rediscover the intellectual legacy of the studia humanitatis and consider how its values and insights can inform our understanding of today’s social, ethical, and technological challenges.

Each event will feature presentations by two scholars, followed by an opportunity for questions and open discussion.

Program

• February 9 | Humanism and Modernity
  Guido Cappelli (Università di Napoli L’Orientale)
  Laura Palazzani (Università LUMSA)
• February 16 | Society
  Carlo Vecce (Università di Napoli L’Orientale)
  Antonio Carcaterra (Sapienza Università di Roma)
• February 23 | Knowledge
  Loredana Chines (Università di Bologna)
  Kathleen Cummings (University of Notre Dame)
• March 2 | Education
  Loredana Chines (Università di Bologna)
  Kathleen Cummings (University of Notre Dame)

All events begin at 5:00 p.m.