The need for dialogue between disciplines has become increasingly pressing in recent years, and sitting down at a hypothetical table for fruitful discussion is extremely difficult. However, we must not be discouraged; on the contrary, we must broaden our horizons and knowledge.
Dialogue, dialogues
Following this idea and in particular the mantra of sociology in dialogue, the writer gladly participated in this summer school of philosophy and interculturality held from 17 to 21 June 2020, entitled " Orienting Oneself in Thought: Between East and West ", sponsored by the University of Udine and on the specific initiative of Professor Luca Taddio of the Department of Humanities and Cultural Heritage (DIUM) of the same university.
A series of meetings were held on the above-mentioned dates, featuring prominent figures from the field of philosophy and beyond. Other leading experts, through ongoing dialogue with the students, created avenues for discussion and provided useful tools for personal critical analysis. In addition to the professors from Udine , the following were also involved in the initiative: Linda Napolitano (University of Verona), Andrea Tagliapietra (University of Milan), Umberto Curi (University of Padua), Silvano Tagliagambe (University of Cagliari), Marcello Ghilardi (University of Padua), and Emanuela Magno (University of Padua).
Objectives and topics covered
As indicated on the department's website, the aim of this Summer School was to present themes, concepts, and methods of current philosophical reflection, encompassing the variety of disciplines that characterize it, such as epistemology, ethics, politics, and logic. A particular theme that ran throughout the entire discussion was the rethinking of the relationship between East and West , conceived from a perspective of comparing diversity. Dialogue, conception, and search for a common language are indeed a pressing necessity. In research, but not only in research, we must approach one another without homogenizing, creating a starting point not only for understanding others but also for reflecting on ourselves.
From the classical philosophy of Plato and Aristotle to the philosophical systems of India, China, and Japan. From logic and politics to the philosophy of science. From Kant's reflections on critical thinking and the role of the university to the Cailloisian ethics of play and sport . The Summer School was aimed at young students, enthusiasts, and researchers, bringing and demonstrating, with the strength of the philosophical method, how critical reflection is a truly essential skill for the world we inhabit. Indeed, a well-rounded mind (cf. Morin, 2000) is capable of best addressing the present and the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
Francesco D'Ambrosio
Bibliography
Morin E., The Well-Made Head, Raffaello Cortina Editore, Milan, 2000.
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