05/02/2026 - "Pace dimenticata", il tema dell'edizione 2026 di Filosofia in città

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Beatrice Bonato explains why the 2026 Filosofia in Città festival confronts the 'forgotten peace' amid today's wars.

This episode of 'Sotto la lente' focuses on the upcoming 2026 Filosofia in Città festival in Udine, Italy. Host introduces the theme 'Pace dimenticata' (Forgotten Peace), framing it as a response to current global conflicts and the urgency of philosophical reflection. Guest Beatrice Bonato, the curator, explains that the festival aims to use philosophy to analyze war and peace, moving beyond mere political or economic analysis. She notes that philosophy has historically grappled with war, citing Heraclitus and Kant as examples of contrasting views. Bonato emphasizes that philosophy must now question its own potential complicity in justifying war and advocate for peace as a viable condition. The festival includes three main events: the first on February 8th at Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine features Carlo Galli and Eduardo Greblo discussing the transformation of war into a global phenomenon intertwined with economics. Galli, a political scientist, will address how war has changed in contemporary times, while Greblo will critique the concept of 'hybrid war,' which expands conflict beyond traditional battlefields to include economic and digital attacks. Bonato warns that overusing 'hybrid war' can blur distinctions between war and peace, making peace seem unattainable. The second event, mentioned briefly, involves Raoul Kirchmeier and will cover the aestheticization and rhetoric of war. Throughout, Bonato highlights the role of language in shaping public discourse, noting how terms like 'rearm' and increased war-themed media since the Ukraine invasion normalize a bellicose mindset. She argues that contemporary wars are still bloody, contrary to perceptions of them as 'intelligent' or less painful. Practical details are provided: events are free but require booking via email to beatrix.bonato.gmail.com, with dates on February 8, March 1, and April 17. The episode concludes with thanks to Bonato and a reminder of the festival's organization by the Italian Philosophical Society's Friuli-Venezia Giulia section.

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