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Raffaele Giglio

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.

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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

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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

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Dante tra poesia e scienza

Ideale per appassionati specifici di Dante.
"Questo corso è perfetto per chi ha già un interesse forte per Dante e la sua epoca."
"Se non ti interessa specificamente Dante o la storia della scienza, potrebbe non fare per te."
"È un corso molto focalizzato, ottimo per approfondire un aspetto particolare dell'opera dantesca."
"Adatto a chi cerca una prospettiva inusuale sulla Divina Commedia."
Copertura equilibrata dei due aspetti dell'opera.
"Il corso riesce a bilanciare bene l'analisi letteraria e l'esplorazione scientifica dantesca."
"A volte i concetti scientifici possono essere un po' complessi, ma sono ben contestualizzati."
"Ho trovato la parte scientifica particolarmente stimolante, complementare a quella poetica."
"Credo che l'equilibrio tra le due discipline sia uno dei punti di forza del corso."
Materiali didattici curati da esperti universitari.
"I materiali presentati sono ben curati, chiari e informativi, tipici di un ambiente universitario."
"La qualità delle spiegazioni e dei contenuti riflette l'esperienza degli accademici coinvolti."
"Apprezzo la solidità scientifica e letteraria delle informazioni fornite."
"Si percepisce l'alto livello di ricerca alla base del corso."
Esplora un legame innovativo tra arte e scienza.
"Ho trovato l'approccio che lega poesia e scienza veramente innovativo e ben trattato."
"È affascinante vedere come concetti scientifici si intreccino con la poesia nel pensiero di Dante."
"Il focus sulla connessione tra letteratura e scienza è l'aspetto più interessante del corso per me."
"Non mi aspettavo di trovare così tanta scienza nella Commedia, un'apertura sorprendente."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Dante tra poesia e scienza with these activities:
Leggi: Il Convivio
Il Convivio di Dante è un testo essenziale per comprendere il pensiero scientifico e filosofico che sottende la Commedia. Leggendolo, approfondirai le conoscenze sulle sue idee e sul contesto culturale dell'epoca.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Dante tra poesia e scienza.
Questo libro è l'opera principale di Dante Alighieri, e il testo su cui si basa il corso. È essenziale per comprendere le idee e i concetti discussi nel corso.
Questa è una traduzione in inglese della Commedia di Dante. È utile per gli studenti che non hanno familiarità con l'italiano o che desiderano leggere l'opera nella loro lingua madre.
Questo libro fornisce una panoramica completa della vita e dell'opera di Dante. È una risorsa preziosa per gli studenti che desiderano approfondire la loro comprensione del poeta e del suo lavoro.
Questa rivista accademica pubblica articoli sulla Divina Commedia. È una risorsa preziosa per gli studenti che desiderano approfondire la loro comprensione del poema.
Questo libro fornisce una panoramica completa della letteratura italiana, inclusa la Divina Commedia. È una risorsa preziosa per gli studenti che desiderano acquisire una comprensione del contesto letterario dell'opera di Dante.

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