Hermitix Giacomo Leopardi, Nature, and the Barbarism of Modernity with Alice Gibson
Jun 19, 2024
Alice Gibson, a PhD in Giacomo Leopardi's philosophy, discusses his views on nature and modernity. Topics include Leopardi's pessimism, shift to creating cures, love for nature, and critique of modern civilization. The conversation delves into Leopardi's evolving views on nature, planetary solidarity, and the relevance of his ideas in addressing the current environmental crisis.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Giacomo Leopardi's Philosophical Complexity
04:12 • 7min
Exploring the Life and Works of a Writer Understood Through Melancholic Vitality
10:49 • 4min
Themes and Evolution of Thought in Leopardi's Poems
14:40 • 16min
Giacomo Leopardi's Complex Relationship with Nature
30:12 • 24min
Exploring Giacomo Leopardi's Ideas on Planetary Solidarity
53:48 • 2min