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.
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It won't be long now before the CMT, the world's largest public trade fair for tourism and leisure, will take place in Stuttgart.
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With the consistent ban on nicotine consumption in public places in the last few years since 2009, a wave of indignation initially arose, since the Turks in particular are known for consuming/enjoying huge quantities of cigarettes.
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Learning how to manage your finances abroad can feel complicated, especially if you're switching between currencies to keep on top of your expenses back home.
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Jutta Benzenberg exhibition in the Marubi Museum
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The Marubi Museum is pleased to invite you to Jutta Benzenberg's solo exhibition. Her photographs and stories form a biography of Albania with her eyes.
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Ankara also wants to use only the Turkish country name in foreign languages in the future. The government wants to use this to improve the country's reputation. However, the move also raises many questions.
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The Museum of Contemporary Photography of Milano Cinisello Balsamo and Marubi National Museum of Photography introduce the exhibition of Armin Linke, one of the most renowned Italian artists in the international scene.
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