Nonviolent words. Introduction to a glossary for a Capitinian lexicon

Aldo Capitini (1899-1968) is the most important philosopher for the nonviolence in Italy. In this article I will try to write a brief philosophical introduction about his complex thought, focusing on Capitini’s peculiar use of language. By throwing the proposal of a Capitinian Lexicon, here I’ll spe...

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Main Author: Daniele TAURINO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editura Institutul European Iasi 2016-09-01
Series:Polis: Revista de Stiinte Politice
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Online Access:http://revistapolis.ro/documente/revista/2016/Numarul_3(13)2016/editorial/03_Daniele_TAURINO.pdf
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Summary:Aldo Capitini (1899-1968) is the most important philosopher for the nonviolence in Italy. In this article I will try to write a brief philosophical introduction about his complex thought, focusing on Capitini’s peculiar use of language. By throwing the proposal of a Capitinian Lexicon, here I’ll speak about three coordinates of Capitini’s philosophy: nonviolence, persuasion, co-presence. In my opinion these coordinates give the idea of revolutionary scope of his thought: trying to clarify the meaning of these terms is essential for the understanding of its influence and to imagine future researches and nonviolent actions.
ISSN:1221-9762
2344-5750