60 research outputs found
A CONTRIBUTION TO THE BIOGRAPHY OF FRANJO LEONARDIS ARCHBISHOP OF BAR (1644-1645)
No full textTema rada jest životni put i djelovanje trogirskog patricija i arhiđakona trogirske crkve Franje Leonardisa, od 1636. godine misionara Kongregacije za širenje vjere na području Paštrovića, a koncem života i barskoga nadbiskupa. Ukazuje se na dosadašnja saznanja u znanstvenoj literaturi, donosi njegov sažet životopis te podrobno raščlanjuju dosad neobjavljeni dokumenti Leonardisova oporuka i njezin dodatak (kodicil), pohranjeni u Državnom arhivu u Zadru i Istorijskom arhivu u Kotoru. Na kraju rada objavljuje se njihov cjelovit prijepis.Franjo Leonardis (1595-1645) was a descendant of Leonardis and Andreis, noble families of Trogir. He was educated in Rome (studies of philosophy and theology), and in 1625 he obtained his PhD. When he returned to Trogir he became archdeacon and assistant of contemporary bishop Pace Giordano. In 1636 he was sent to Paštrovići (Montenegro) to help the Church reunion with the Orthodox churches. During the following years Leonardis had significant successes regarding the union, and the peak was church union with the Monenegro vladika Mardarije (1640). On the other hand, in spite of the extraordinary efforts, negotiations with Pajsije the patriarch of Peć did not have positive results. In 1644, though he did not want to become prelate, Leonardis was appointed to become archbishop of Bar. However, he did not perform this duty long, since he passed away in Kotor at the beginning of September 1645. In this article, on the basis of the literature and archival documents that are kept in the archives in Zadar and Kotor, the author analyses life path of Franjo Leonardis together with his relations with crucial contemporary persons in ecclesiastical life of Boka kotorska and Albania. Moreover, in the appendix of the article author delivers transcription of Leonardis’s testament and its annex (codicil)
Vetustas, oblivio e crisi d’identità nelle Saturae Menippeae: il risveglio di Varrone in un’altra Roma
No full textBy focusing on the fragments of the Menippean Satires, the present paper discusses a recurrent theme of Varro’s works: the contrast between an ideal past and a present of crisis. Struck by the sudden change of Rome's ethics, politics and traditions, the author appears to feel a deep sense of estrangement. The satire Sexagessis, for example, hurls a bitter accusation at the corruption of the City. In Varro’s view, a process of moral degeneration spoiled Rome so severely that this was not recognizable anymore, since it did not resemble the civitas of the ancestors: this was another Rome in which – like the protagonist of the satire – the writer found himself quite unconsciously, as if fallen asleep. A comparison with some passages from De Lingua Latina suggests that in the Sexagessis – as well as in other Menippean Satires like the Sesqueulixes – Varro puts forth the same anthropological interpretation of time perception: the author seems to claim that by breaking the flow of time it is possible to feel and face relevant cultural changes, particularly concerning the metamorphosis of the Urbs. In both satires, this interruption of the normal course of time is achieved through the main characters' mental or physical departure from Rome: they return to their homeland after a sleep of fifty years or a journey of thirty years and, differently from other citizens, they are able to perceive differences.
In some fragments, the complete loss of ancient values apparently leads to a pessimistic attitude towards the future of Rome, considered aeterna until then; however, this loss does not seem to prevent those like Varro who still believe in the mos maiorum from reacting. In fact, numerous fragments insist on the importance of evoking ancient values – of ruminari antiquitates, as the poet puts it. Other fragments remark that if not properly elucidated, such antiquitates appear useless in the eyes of the younger generations. Thus, the present paper argues that Varro imagined some reliable witnesses recalling and illustrating the mores antiqui. These “voices from the past”, which speak for the maiores, are embodied by the Sexagessis, the Sesqueulixes, and Ennius. The satire Manius resorts to one of these voices as well, since it refers to some recently unearthed ancient books. As a whole, the Menippean Satires convey an essentially constructive message. By employing the so-called medium menippeum (which allows to discuss contemporary events and to integrate the antiquitates into a vivid present), Varro seems to plan a “step back towards the future” (as it were): the mos maiorum is indeed presented not only as a cultural background, but mostly as a paradigm to overcome present difficulties and warrant Rome’s future
Competition and environment: conflict or confluence? Some reflections on sustainability agreements under article 101(3) of the TFEU
No full textThe article is based on an analysis of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of
the European Union (TFEU). This provision sets out the general rule of the prohibition of agreements between companies that may distort competition, with an exception for agreements that contribute to improving the production of products. The author, based on international and European provisions, proposes an interpretation of ‘production improvement’ also in an environmental sense. This interpretation could justify agreements between companies that, while contrary to the application of competition principles, move towards sustainable production (so-called sustainability agreements), even if they do not reflect the application of the competition principle. The competition principle emerges clearly in the Italian Environmental Code and is applied in waste regulation and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems. The author believes that this principle, on the one hand, is crucial to encourage sustainable production and economic efficiency but, on the other hand, should not be considered an absolute principle. Indeed, sustainable production requires exceptions to the principle itself, but only to the strict extent necessary
Concorrenza e ambiente: “conflitto” o “concorso”? Alcune riflessioni sui sustainability agreements di cui all’art. 101, par. 3 TFUE
No full textL’articolo prende spunto dall’analisi dell’art. 101 TFUE. Tale norma nel porre la regola generale del divieto degli accordi tra imprese che possono falsare il gioco della concorrenza prevede un’eccezione per quegli accordi che contribuiscono a migliorare la produzione di prodotti. L’A. richiama le norme di diritto internazionale e di diritto europeo che legittimano la lettura di tale miglioramento della produzione anche in senso ambientale. Tale lettura consente di confermare le interpretazioni che legittimano accordi tra imprese che, pur contrari all’applicazione dei principi concorrenziali, si muovono nella direzione della produzione sostenibile (cd. sustainability agreements). L’A. ritiene che il principio di concorrenza che emerge ormai chiaramente nel Testo Unico Ambientale (TUA) e che viene applicato nella regolazione dei rifiuti e nei sistemi di Responsabilità Estesa del Produttore (EPR), da una parte, sia determinante per incentivare la produzione sostenibile e l'efficienza economica ma, dall’altra, allo stesso tempo non debba essere considerato come principio assoluto. La produzione sostenibile porta, infatti, ad ammettere deroghe al principio stesso ma solo nella misura in cui sia strettamente necessario.The article is based on an analysis of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). This provision, sets out the general rule of the prohibition of agreements between companies that may distort competition, with an exception for agreements that contribute to improving the production of products. The author, based on international and European provisions, proposes an interpretation of “production improvement” also in an environmental sense. This interpretation could justify agreements between companies that, while contrary to the application of competition principles, move towards sustainable production (so-called sustainability agreements), even if they do not reflect the application of the competition principle. The competition principle, emerges clearly in the Italian Environmental Code and is applied in waste regulation and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems. The author believes that this principle, on the one hand, is crucial to encourage sustainable production and economic efficiency but, on the other hand, should not be considered an absolute principle. Indeed, sustainable production requires exceptions to the principle itself, but only to the strict extent necessary
Il preavviso di provvedimento negativo: la dimensione dell’urgenza tra profili sostanziali e profili processuali
No full textIl contributo esamina l’istituto del preavviso di provvedimento negativo evidenziando come la tesi dell’esauribilità del potere e la necessità di attribuire rapidità e stabilità al potere decisionale in capo alla pubblica amministrazione possano trovare nuove giustificazioni nel contesto attuale sempre più complesso ed emergenziale. Il preavviso di rigetto viene collegato sistematicamente, in questa prospettiva, ad altre norme tra le quali quella sul termine di conclusione del procedimento, quella sull’annullamento d’ufficio, quella sull’omissione della comunicazione di avvio. Dopo aver analizzato le varie funzioni del preavviso di rigetto si esamina criticamente la limitazione dell’ambito oggettivo di applicazione solo ai procedimenti su istanza di parte. Si ritiene, ancora, che il dovere di comunicazione dovrebbe avere ad oggetto non solo i motivi ostativi ma anche eventuali prescrizioni dettate dalla p.a. Si passa poi alla parte processuale: il “tendenziale” divieto di riedizione del potere amministrativo a seguito dell’annullamento del provvedimento negativo appare complementare con la logica della sempre maggiore garanzia per il privato che emerge chiaramente dall’affermazione del principio di collaborazione e buona fede.The article examines the institution of “rejection notice”. It highlights that the thesis of the exhaustibility of power and the need to attribute speed and certainty to the decision-making power of the public administration can find new justifications in today’s increasingly complex and emergency context. In this perspective the “rejection notice” is systematically linked to other provisions, including those related to the deadline for the conclusion of proceedings, the ex officio revocation of the administrative measures and the omission of the notice on the initiation of proceedings. After analyzing the various functions of the “rejection notice”, the Author critically examines the limitation of its application only to ex parte proceedings. It is then argued that the duty of notice should not only cover the reasons for the refusal, but also any prescriptions imposed by the public administration. The article moves then on to the procedural part. It is thus argued that the “tendential” prohibition of the rerun of administrative power after the annulment of the negative measure appears to deal with the logic of the increasing guarantee for private individual. This logic clearly emerges through the affirmation of the principle of cooperation and good faith
Il trionfo dell' umiltà : canti quattro pel glorioso ingresso di Sua Eccellenza il signor cavaliere d. Aurelio Rezzonico alla dignità di procuratore di San Marco per merito.
No full textSignatures: pi² A-B⁸ C¹⁰.Etched frontispiece. Four full-page etched ports.: Clement XIII Rezzonico by A. Guera, Cardinal Carlo Rezzonico by F. Vollter(?), Aurelio Rezzonico by Guera, Ludovico Rezzonico by Magnini.Letterpress text on each page printed within etched border. That on t.p. signed by G. Leonardis after F. Fontebasso. Eight etched head- and tail-pieces, that on C7r signed G. Magnini.Dedication signed by Gasparo Gozzi, the author.Mode of access: Internet.Binding: 19th-century blind-stamped red morocco-grained bookcloth. Author & title on spine in gilt.Laid in Getty copy are the original front and back etched paper wrappers, printed in blue-green ink
Remote electric powering by germanium photovoltaic conversion of an erbium-fiber laser beam
No full textABSTRACT: The commercially available 4000-Watt CW Erbium-doped-fiber laser, emitting at the 1567-nm wavelength where the atmosphere has high transmission, provides an opportunity for harvesting electric power at remote “off the grid” locations using a multi-module photovoltaic (PV) “receiver” panel. This paper proposes a 32-element monocrystalline thick-layer Germanium PV panel for efficient harvesting of a collimated 1.13-m-diam beam. The 0.78-m2 PV panel is constructed from commercial Ge wafers. For incident CW laser-beam power in the 4000 to 10000 W range, our thermal and electrical and infrared simulations predict 660 to 1510 Watts of electrical output at panel temperatures of 350 to 423 Kelvin
Directed high-energy infrared laser beams for photovoltaic generation of electric power at remote locations
No full textTransferring energy without transferring mass is a powerful paradigm to address the challenges faced when the access to, or the deployment of, the infrastructure for energy conversion is locally impossible or impractical. Laser beaming holds the promise of effectively implementing this paradigm. With this perspective, this work evaluates the optical-to-electrical power conversion that is created when a collimated laser beam illuminates a silicon photovoltaic solar cell that is located kilometers away from the laser. The laser is a CW high-energy Yb-doped fiber laser emitting at a center wavelength of 1075 nm with ∼1 m2 of effective beam area. For 20 kW illumination of a solar panel having 0.6 m2 of area, optical simulations and thermal simulations indicate an electrical output power of 3000 W at a panel temperature of 550 K. Our investigations show that thermo-radiative cells are rather inefficient. In contrast, an optimized approach to harvest laser energy is achieved by using a hybrid module consisting of a photovoltaic cell and a thermoelectric generator. Finally, practical considerations related to infrared power beaming are discussed and its potential applications are outlined
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Conceptual Blending in Animal Cognition: A Comparative Approach
No full textAre the differences between human and alloanimal cognition a matter of kind or of degree? This question continues to generate controversial arguments for the uniqueness of certain features of human cognition, with no clear consensus in sight (see, e.g., Hauser, Chomsky & Fitch, 2002; Suddendorf & Corbalis, 2007). To move the debate into fresh territory, this symposium develops a proposal from conceptual blending theory (CBT: Fauconnier & Turner, 2002; Turner, 2014) to argue that the differences in question are both a matter of kind and of degree. The symposium also takes up a line of inquiry initiated by Pelkey, who has proposed synthesizing CBT with related insights from Charles S. Peirce, Jakob Johann von Uexküll, and biosemiotics to build a stronger case for alloanimal blending. We bring together a diverse group of researchers to discuss human-unique cognitive abilities through the lens of CBT. Turner introduces CBT and outlines the cross- species cline of conceptual blending. Pelkey provides evidence for various types of blends in bats and discusses the conclusions of these analyses. Leonardis, Semenuks, and Coulson emphasize the importance of taking non-human perspectives in analyzing behaviors with CBT. Adachi discusses work on metaphorical and cross-modal mapping in primates. Forster serves as the moderator
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