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.

Words move worlds: Leipzig Book Fair 2025

Words move worlds: Leipzig Book Fair 2025

Words have the ability to touch hearts - but also to break them. They drive social change, for better or for worse. Some words stick with us or shape the world without us being aware of it.

Aggressive species of fish, the white bream, bites swimmers

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Aggressive species of fish, the white bream, bites swimmers

The white bream is normally considered a harmless fish, which is a popular but also expensive food fish in the Mediterranean region and is often marketed as grilled fish under the name sea bream: the silver-coloured fish with black stripes usually only grows to 15 centimetres long.

Innovative and price-sensitive CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2024

Innovative and price-sensitive CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2024

More assistance systems, all-wheel drive and lightweight construction with stable to slightly falling prices. From August 30 to September 8, 2024, the focus will once again be on the new products and innovations in the caravanning industry (Photo Messe Düsseldorf).

KODHELI BROTHERS AND KOLË IDROMENO

KODHELI BROTHERS AND KOLË IDROMENO

Marubi Museum and the Institute of Anthropology have the pleasure to invite you to the opening of the exhibition "Kodheli Brothers and Kolë Idromeno - Renaissance in Albanian Visual Art" curated by Luçjan Bedeni.

Professional Climber and Human Rights Activist Nasim Eshqi

Professional Climber and Human Rights Activist Nasim Eshqi

For the fourth time, the European Outdoor Film Tour, together with Defender, is presenting the 21st Century Adventurer Award, endowed with 20,000 euros. This year, Jonas Deichmann will be succeeded by Iranian professional climber Nasim Eshqi.

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.

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