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Pietro Verri’s Contribution to the Economic Theory of the 18th Century: Commercial Society, Civil Society and Governance of the Economy
No full text'Count Pietro Verri (1728-97) - Schumpeter writes (History, p. 178) - - would have to be included in any list of the greatest economists'. Within the Milanese school, he certainly stands out, alongside with Cesare Beccaria, during one of the most interesting periods from a history of analysis point of view. Luigi Cossa's famous introduction to the study of political economy rates Pietro Verri to be inferior to Beccaria in ingenuity and scientific cultivation, but greatly to be ahead of him as an economist.1 This judgement by Cossa, in particular, seems to echo the relative position of the two men in the history of ideas, particularly after Beccaria's rise to fame with a book - On crimes and punishments - which had in fact been largely inspired by Verri himself and defended by him.2 It is proposed in the present paper to revisit some of the basic tenets of Pietro Verri's political economy, with more in view than dwell on specific intuitions and theorems: namely relate those to Verri's own - quite original - conception of the economy. The scholarly work of Pietro Verri - with a special reference to his Meditazioni sulla economia politica of 1771 - provides the first systematic contribution stemming from the quarters of Lombard enlightenment in the field of political economy, especially so if one considers that Cesare Beccaria's parallel work - namely his Elementi di economia pubblica, conceived and drafted at the same time as Verri's Meditazioni - would only be published posthumously several years later. From the vantage point afforded by Verri's political economy, we gain a considerably attractive view of the most significant elements and characteristic concepts of Lombard enlightenment during the latter half of the 18th century; Verri, moreover, as we shall see, builds on a number of them in a new and original way. This paper is aimed at discussing Verri's political economy mainly along two distinct, but related, lines. In the first place the conception of commercial society is considered such as it is treated by the author particularly in his Meditazioni. In this perspective the analysis of such issues as competition and the market or money and taxation occupy a central place. Secondly it will be necessary to emphasise that Verri's approach has little to do either with forms of pure economics on one side - largely yet to be born throughout the 18th century - or, on the other side, with such conceptions of the polis - contrariwise well alive among his own contemporaries - as are founded on a sovereign authority conceived to be situated above the law. What Verri's political economy ultimately amounts to is an economic conception of civil society. The latter has natural strong connections with his own fact-mindedness - emphasised by Schumpeter - as well as with his deep practical involvement in administrative affairs and in the reforming process taking place during the latter half of the 18th century in Milan. In our view, a thorough investigation along the mentioned lines is the precondition for an understanding of the intellectual stature and of the scholarly contribution of Pietro Verri. His main ground is distinctly analytical and only by appreciating his analysis is it possible to shed light on the meaning and intellectual significance also of his practical contributions. Moreover Verri's pronouncements on the criticism of despotic government, the relevance of intermediate powers or bodies and on multiple levels of governance will be examined in a new and original light, showing how close they are to the gist of his analysis.
La figura dello scrittore suicida e il tedio della vita in Cesare Pavese
No full textDer Autor und das Thema des Selbstmordes in seinen Werken.
Der Selbstmord des Autors.
Cesare Pavese, seine Persönlichkeit, sein Lebensüberdruss, sein Selbstmord.
Das Tagebuch von Cesare Pavese und seine Briefe.The author and the subject of suicide.
The suicide of the author.
Cesare Pavese, his character, his weariness of life, his suicide.
The diary of Cesare Pavese and his letters.eingereicht von: Sonnweber IngeborgMasterarbeit Universität Innsbruck 201
La figura dello scrittore suicida e il tedio della vita in Cesare Pavese
No full textDer Autor und das Thema des Selbstmordes in seinen Werken.
Der Selbstmord des Autors.
Cesare Pavese, seine Persönlichkeit, sein Lebensüberdruss, sein Selbstmord.
Das Tagebuch von Cesare Pavese und seine Briefe.The author and the subject of suicide.
The suicide of the author.
Cesare Pavese, his character, his weariness of life, his suicide.
The diary of Cesare Pavese and his letters.eingereicht von: Sonnweber IngeborgMasterarbeit Universität Innsbruck 201
La figura dello scrittore suicida e il tedio della vita in Cesare Pavese
No full textDer Autor und das Thema des Selbstmordes in seinen Werken.
Der Selbstmord des Autors.
Cesare Pavese, seine Persönlichkeit, sein Lebensüberdruss, sein Selbstmord.
Das Tagebuch von Cesare Pavese und seine Briefe.The author and the subject of suicide.
The suicide of the author.
Cesare Pavese, his character, his weariness of life, his suicide.
The diary of Cesare Pavese and his letters.eingereicht von: Sonnweber IngeborgMasterarbeit Universität Innsbruck 201
Cesare Brandi's Theory of Restoration and Azulejos
No full textThough Cesare Brandi, author of the capital "Theory of Restoration" never mentioned glazed tiles in the main core of his work, his theory applies generally to art heritage (both narrative art and architecture). The communication is a theoretical exercise on the restoration of azulejo panels, particularly the treatment of lacunae, at the light of Cesare Brandi's principles.809ppThe Proceedings were published as a CD and at the moment of writing are available through the bookshop of LNEC.DM/NPC2009April 15-16, 200
DisputIAmo. Sull’uso dei LM per la didattica dell’argomentazione
No full textNel capitolo intitolato "DisputIAmo. Sull’uso dei LLM per la didattica dell’argomentazione" di Pier Cesare Rivoltella, l'autore esamina le potenzialità e le criticità dell'uso dei modelli linguistici di grandi dimensioni (LLM) per il supporto delle competenze argomentative in ambito educativo. Il capitolo mette in luce come i sistemi conversazionali basati sull'IA, come ChatGPT e assistenti alla disputa specializzati come Argubot e Argumate, possano essere utilizzati per allenare gli studenti alla pratica della disputa regolamentata.
Rivoltella analizza criticamente i punti di forza e i limiti di questi strumenti, sottolineando la loro capacità di promuovere il pensiero divergente, rafforzare la presenza sociale e supportare l'autovalutazione tramite l'analisi retrospettiva. Al contempo, affronta problematiche rilevanti come il rischio di "effetto autorità" e la tendenza servile dell'IA ad allinearsi con la posizione dell'utente, compromettendo il potenziale per un dibattito critico.
Il capitolo riflette inoltre sull'importanza di integrare l'IA nei contesti educativi, mantenendo consapevolezza dei suoi limiti. Rivoltella propone linee guida pratiche per sfruttare gli LLM nell'addestramento argomentativo, promuovendo il pensiero critico, incoraggiando l'autovalutazione e utilizzando l'IA come strumento per sviluppare competenze linguistiche e retoriche. In definitiva, l'autore sostiene un approccio equilibrato che riconosca sia le opportunità pedagogiche sia le sfide etiche dell'integrazione dell'IA nelle pratiche didattiche.In the chapter titled "DisputIAmo. Sull’uso dei LLM per la didattica dell’argomentazione" by Pier Cesare Rivoltella, the author examines the potential and challenges of using Large Language Models (LLMs) to support argumentative skills in education. The chapter highlights how AI-driven conversational systems, such as ChatGPT and specialized debate assistants like Argubot and Argumate, can be used to train students in structured dispute and debate practices.
Rivoltella critically analyzes the strengths and limitations of these tools, emphasizing their capacity to foster divergent thinking, enhance social presence, and support self-feedback through retrospective analysis. At the same time, he addresses significant issues, such as the risk of "authority bias" and the servile tendency of AI to align with the user’s stance, which undermines the potential for critical debate.
The chapter also reflects on the importance of integrating AI into educational contexts while being aware of its limitations. Rivoltella proposes practical guidelines for leveraging LLMs in argumentative training, including promoting critical thinking, encouraging self-assessment, and using AI as a tool for developing linguistic and rhetorical competencies. Ultimately, the author advocates for a balanced approach that acknowledges both the pedagogical opportunities and the ethical challenges of integrating AI into educational practices
Colorectal cancer risk reduction after polypectomy: evidence against the national polyp study
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On the Vitruvius of Cesare Cesariano
No full textThe focus of the essay is the Vitruvius edition of Cesare Cesariano (Como 1521). In particular Alessandro Rovetta wrote the sections on the editorial venture, the author, the translation, the lexica and the others sources
La conversazione artificiale. Per una Post-media Education
No full textIn "La conversazione artificiale", Pier Cesare Rivoltella explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on human communication and social interaction. The essay addresses how AI-driven conversational agents, such as chatbots and virtual assistants, challenge traditional notions of dialogue, altering the dynamics of human interaction and communication practices. Rivoltella critically examines the ethical, educational, and social implications of artificial conversations, questioning whether these interactions can truly be considered conversations in a philosophical and pedagogical sense.
Drawing from a philosophical and pedagogical perspective, the author discusses how artificial conversations differ from human dialogue, highlighting issues of authenticity, empathy, and reciprocity. The essay also reflects on the potential of artificial conversation to both enhance and impoverish educational contexts, depending on how it is integrated and perceived within learning environments.
By situating artificial conversation within the broader context of postmedia society, Rivoltella advocates for a critical and reflective approach to the use of AI in education, emphasizing the importance of developing digital literacy and critical thinking skills to navigate the complexities of human-AI interaction. The essay ultimately calls for a balanced understanding of artificial conversation as both a technological innovation and a potential disruptor of human connection
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