Cicero characterizes philosophy as cultura animi

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Although Pliny the Elder did not yet coin the word “culture” (cultura) as a term, he did distinguish between terrenus (belonging to the earth) and facticius (artificially produced things).

Cicero characterizes philosophy as cultura animi, that is, as the cultivation of the spirit. In addition to culture as material culture in Pliny, there is also culture as a processing of one's own personality.

Exhibition “Felice Beato and Adolfo Farsari”

Exhibition “Felice Beato and Adolfo Farsari”

Marubi Museum and Fondazione Alinari per la Fotografia have the pleasure to invite you to the opening of the exhibition “Felice Beato and Adolfo Farsari,” curated by Fondazione Alinari per la Fotografia, scientific consultant Rossella Menegazzo.

Leipzig Book Fair: #DemocracyVoteNow

Leipzig Book Fair: #DemocracyVoteNow

Setting an example for democracy, freedom and diversity: The German Book Trade Association and the Leipzig Book Fair are launching the #DemocracyVoteNow initiative at the 2024 Leipzig Book Fair.

Moritz Götze - In the shadow of events

Moritz Götze - In the shadow of events

Moritz Götze looks at our world from surprising perspectives and puts it into distinctive works of art. He acts like someone who has experienced everything first hand, but reports about our time from the distant future.

Deep Purple Tribute Band Strange Kind of Women

Deep Purple Tribute Band Strange Kind of Women

Everyone probably knows the British rock band Deep Purple with their style, which is characterized by the sound of the Hammond organ, distinctive guitar riffs, improvisation, driving rhythm work and distinctive vocals.

A wealth of ideas at the CARAVAN SALON in Düsseldorf

A wealth of ideas at the CARAVAN SALON in Düsseldorf

Big brands, newcomers and innovation drivers: These are the event partners of the CARAVAN SALON 2023, which starts again tomorrow, Friday, August 25th, 2023! Dear visitors and camping friends, you can look forward to special campaigns that these companies will carry out for you during the trade fair.

Does democracy belong in the garbage of history?

Does democracy belong in the garbage of history?

The poster on a tram in Erfurt was ultimately the reason for this article, which, however, has been burning on our souls for a long time, especially when hearing and seeing the daily news, especially when looking to the "right",

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