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La Commedia di Dante è una delle opere più tradotte e stampate nelle lingue e nei dialetti del mondo. Un testo scritto nel 1300 che affronta temi ancora oggi attuali, e che può rendere l'uomo del nostro tempo più vicino «a quell'amore che move il sole e l’altre stelle.

Questo corso affronta non solo la poesia presente nel percorso che il poeta-personaggio Dante ha tracciato nella sua opera quale viaggio dall’umano al "divino", ma anche la parte scientifica dell’opera. Quest’ultima ha avuto in genere una minore frequentazione critica rispetto all’universo poetico. Essa, infatti, risulta scarsamente frequentata dal critico letterario, mentre è stata oggetto di studio da parte di scienziati di ieri e del nostro tempo.

In questo viaggio nella Commedia dantesca sarai accompagnato per mano da personaggi come Beatrice, Pier delle Vigne, Ulisse ma anche dal più grande dei nostri scienziati, Albert Einstein per comprendere come l’esatta descrizione del cosmo fatta da Dante Alighieri nel 1300 è stata poi dimostrata dalla scienza moderna.

In tal modo la Commedia riesce meglio a suggerire al lettore il valore del pensiero dantesco offrendo ai lettori del XXI secolo un esempio di come la poesia e la scienza non devono vivere in “camere separate”, ma costituiscono l’unità del sapere universale.

Dante: between poetry and science

Dante’s comedy is one of the most widely-translated and published works of all time. Written in 1300, it deals with themes which are still relevant today, and which makes today’s generations feel closer «to that love that moves the sun and other stars.

This course looks at the poetry in the journey that the poet-character Dante takes his readers on from the human to the “divine”. It will focus on the scientific aspects, which have, in general, received less interest on the part of critics. Although largely ignored by literary critics, Dante has been widely studied by scientists both past and present.

You will be escorted on your journey through Dante’s comedy by characters like Beatrice, Pier delle Vigne and Ulysses, but also by some of the most famous scientists, like Albert Einstein, to see how Dante Alighieri’s description of the cosmos in 1300 was later verified by modern science.

In this way, the Comedy succeeds in conveying how precious Dante's thoughts are and shows 21st century readers that science and poetry do not have to be separated but constitute the unity of universal knowledge.

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Learning objectives

Interpretazioni e percorsi di lettura della commedia
Combinazione tra poesia e scienza nell’opera dantesca
La simmetria nella struttura dell’opera dantesca e nel cosmo
L’importanza della numerologia nella commedia

The mix of poetry and science in dante’s work
Symmetry in the structure of dante’s work and in the universe
Possible interpretations and readings of the comedy
Importance of numerology in the comedy

Interpretazioni e percorsi di lettura della commedia
Combinazione tra poesia e scienza nell’opera dantesca
La simmetria nella struttura dell’opera dantesca e nel cosmo
L’importanza della numerologia nella commedia
The mix of poetry and science in dante’s work
Symmetry in the structure of dante’s work and in the universe
Possible interpretations and readings of the comedy
Importance of numerology in the comedy

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Permette a studenti con diverse esperienze e interessi di esplorare la Divina Commedia, capolavoro letterario del 1300

Rafforza le conoscenze di base per studenti di letteratura interessati al Medioevo e alla letteratura italiana

Offre una visione completa della poesia e della scienza presenti nel viaggio spirituale di Dante

Mira a collegare poesia e scienza, due discipline spesso considerate separate

Include riferimenti a scienziati moderni come Albert Einstein

Fornisce una comprensione più ampia dell'opera di Dante, rendendola più accessibile a un pubblico contemporaneo

Reviews summary

Dante: tra poesia e scienza

Il corso "Dante: tra poesia e scienza" si distingue come un percorso altamente significativo, che esplora in modo innovativo il rapporto tra poesia e scienza nell'opera di Dante Alighieri. I revisori elogiano la chiarezza e l'organizzazione del corso, apprezzando la combinazione di approfondimenti critici e riferimenti multimediali.

Supporta le lezioni con testi e riferimenti accademici.

"The insights given have been useful and wide, with links to essays and other academic papers."

Fornisce un contesto culturale approfondito sull'epoca di Dante.

"Course provides in-depth background to understand cultural context of Dante."

Esamina in dettaglio i canti e mette in risalto elementi scientifici e di simmetria.

"Il corso è stato interessante soprattutto per l'analisi dei canti.fondamentale anche il fatto di aver evidenziato gli elementi di simmetrie e gli elementi scientifici presi in considerazione per spiegare l'amore che muove l'intero universo"

Offre nuove interpretazioni sul rapporto poesia-scienza in Dante.

"The course gave new critical insights into Dante and the relationship between poetry and science in his work."

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Leggi i primi trattati del Convivio e individua i concetti chiave
Analizza le argomentazioni scientifiche e filosofiche presentate da Dante
Confrontale con i contenuti della Commedia per cogliere i rimandi e le influenze

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Career center

Learners who complete Dante tra poesia e scienza will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

High School Teacher

High School Teachers instruct students in secondary schools. This course may be helpful for High School Teachers who want to deepen their knowledge of Dante's work and its scientific aspects. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help High School Teachers to better engage their students in the study of Dante's work.

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Professor

Professors teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. This course may be useful for Professors who are interested in Dante's work, particularly its scientific aspects. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Professors to develop more engaging and informative lectures and research projects on Dante's work.

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Librarian

Librarians help people find and access information. This course may be useful for Librarians who are interested in Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Librarians to better assist patrons who are interested in Dante's work.

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Writer

Writers create written content for various purposes. This course may be helpful for Writers who are interested in writing about Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Writers to create more informed and engaging content.

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Journalist

Journalists research, write, and report on news and current events. This course may be useful for Journalists who are interested in writing about Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Journalists to write more informed and engaging articles on Dante's work.

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Screenwriter

Screenwriters write and publish screenplays. This course may be useful for Screenwriters who are interested in writing screenplays that explore Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Screenwriters to create more informed and engaging screenplays.

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Curator

Curators plan, organize, and implement exhibitions and events at museums or galleries. This course may be useful for Curators who are interested in creating exhibitions on Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Curators to create more informed and engaging exhibitions on Dante's work.

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Poet

Poets write and publish poems. This course may be useful for Poets who are interested in writing poetry that explores Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Poets to create more informed and engaging poetry.

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Novelist

Novelists write and publish novels. This course may be useful for Novelists who are interested in writing novels that explore Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Novelists to create more informed and engaging novels.

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Literary Agent

Literary Agents represent authors and negotiate contracts for their work. This course may be useful for Literary Agents who represent authors who write about Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Literary Agents to better understand and negotiate contracts for their clients' work.

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Playwright

Playwrights write and publish plays. This course may be useful for Playwrights who are interested in writing plays that explore Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Playwrights to create more informed and engaging plays.

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Publisher

Publishers acquire, develop, and market written content. This course may be useful for Publishers who are interested in publishing works on Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Publishers to better understand and market works on Dante's work.

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Critic

Critics evaluate, interpret, and write about works of literature, art, or music. This course may be useful for Critics who are interested in writing about Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Critics to write more informed and engaging criticism on Dante's work.

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Editor

Editors review, correct, and prepare written material for publication. This course may be useful for Editors who are working on publications that include content on Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Editors to better understand and edit content on Dante's work.

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Museum Director

Museum Directors oversee the operations of museums and galleries. This course may be useful for Museum Directors who are interested in developing exhibitions on Dante's work. The course covers the combination of poetry and science in Dante's work, the symmetry in the structure of Dante's work and the cosmos, and the importance of numerology in the Comedy. This knowledge can help Museum Directors to make informed decisions about exhibitions on Dante's work and to better interpret and present his work to the public.

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