“Perchè non concentrarsi sul presente invece di sperare in un avvenire migliore? […] Non è forse il futuro soltanto una nuova trappola?” (queste domande sono tratte da “Messaggio per un’aquila che si crede un pollo” di Anthony De Mello, ed. Piemme Pocket)
“We should concentrate only on the present and not on the future. Do you approve? […] The future is only a new trap, isn’t it?” (those questions have been written by Anthony De Mello)
Siamo pronti ad abbandonare le nostre illusioni?
Are we ready to abbandon our illusions?
Siamo sempre consapevoli del bello e buono che ci circondano?
Are we always conscious about the beautiful and good things around us?
Non avete mai la sensazione di essere nel luogo sbagliato e di vivere in un tempo che non vi appartiene?
Do you really belong to the place and the time you are living in?
Festival della scienza (English version)
Philosophy and science have always been deeply interconnected each other. However, the first thinkers in the history of philosophy were involved in “scientific” issues, such as the search for ἀρχή, that is the origin of everything.
The “naturalists” philosophers of Mileto’s school, including Talete, Anassimandro and Anassimene, during their personal research, have gradually identified the origin and cause of life in water, apeiron and air respectively.
From the 7th century a. C. further on, the investigation has been enlarged with the introduction of the atomic concept by Democritus of Abdera and the use of numbers and the search of their meaning with Pythagoras.
It is therefore not a case if even “Sofia” deals with science in its pages talking about the “Festival della scienza” being held in Genoa from October 26, 2017 until November 5th.
The website states that there will be “meetings, workshops, shows and conferences to tell science in an innovative and engaging way, with interactive and transversal events. 11 days when the barriers between mathematical, natural and human sciences will be cut down and the research will be able to touch, see, understand without boundaries (http://www.festivalscienza.it/site/home.html)
While in their differences and peculiarities, mathematical, natural and human sciences are closely linked to each other and the stands, halls, visits and games in which adults and children will be involved will demonstrate this bond.
Among the most interesting workshops there is certainly the one dedicated to the observation of the stars at the Righi Astronomical Observatory. It will also be possible to talk about food at the Palazzo Ducale or about the commercial activities of ancient Mesopotamia.
By clicking on this link, you will find the full program of the Festival: http://www.festivalscienza.it/contents/instance2/static/FdS-Programma2017.pdf
Good philosophy and good science!
Maria Domenica Depalo
Il bene è sempre definitivo?
Is the good always definitive?
Distinguiamo sempre ciò che è giusto da ciò che è male?
Do we always distinguish the good from the evil?
Per quanto tempo siamo disposti ad accettare di soffocare i nostri sogni e desideri?
How long can we accept to smother who we are with our dreams and desires?
Custodiamo con gelosia i segni dei nostri combattimenti o ce ne dimentichiamo?
Do we take care of our battles’ signs or do we forget them?
Yes or No: two adverbs easy to write but not to pronounce. It could be a paradox but if we put the attention on the way we relate with the others, we could have a confirm of this contradiction.
Many can’t say “No”, says Paulo Coelho, while pronouncing “yes” seems easier. Often because of love, friendship or fear (but the reasons could be numerous else), when we are in front of questions, choices or existential crossroads, we answer with false enthusiasm and aggrement.
Are we really convinced of the answer? Does it correspond to what we want? Does the choice represent our ideas and thoughts? Are our aspirations and purposes fully embraced by that yes or no?
“Who never says “No” thinks to be generous, compassionate and educated: because “no” corresponds to be damned, selfish and little spiritual. […] There are times when, in saying “yes” to others, it may be that at the same time we are saying “no” to ourselves. ”
But when we say no, we smother our personality and don’t permit to ourselves and our potential to manifest.
Do you think that renouncing to yourself in this way is right?
Maria Domenica Depalo
P. S. The translated sentences are taken from “Manuale del guerriero della luce” of Paulo Coelho, ed. Bompiani
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