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The author reflects on the success of History of Solitude (2021), a work treating the theme as a multifaceted historical object. Critics praised his ability to bridge eras—from Aristotle to social media—transcending disciplinary silos by blending scientific rigor with high-quality public outreach.More info -
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Europe faces a demographic crisis that marginalizes youth, reducing their political weight and future stability. Between digitalization and job precariousness, new generations seek well-being and meaning. Fostering local participation and trust networks is key to developing their potential.More info -
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In a world of crisis and "dimming luminosity," this Trento workshop explores hope as an interdisciplinary practice. Moving beyond optimism, it uses philosophy and literature to transform modern anguish into a "semiotic device" for dignity and shared responsibility, seeking new languages for an uncertain future.More info -
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A study conducted by the Universities of Verona and Trieste indicates that immersive virtual reality in palliative care is well accepted, and associated with improvements in various symptoms and overall well-being, with a possible indirect effect on patients’ sense of loneliness.More info -
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The seminar examines loneliness in biblical theology - from Genesis to Job to Soloveitchik - focusing on halakhic loneliness during the Shoah through Rav Oshry's Kovno Ghetto Responsa. It explores how Jewish law confronts unprecedented rupture, and what ethical possibilities emerge from radical theological solitude.More info -
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Solitude and community are intimately connected in the practice of tradition and authority in (Theravada) Buddhism, which is based on a variety of shared practices of hierarchy, authority, and relationships of power. The idea of tradition remains essential to thinking as well about modern politics and ethics.More info
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27 February 2026Opportunity to participate in an international one-day event that begins from a shared diagnosis: the widespread perception of living in a time permeated by sombe atmospheres, marked by a progressive dimming of the world’s symbolic luminosity and an increasing sense of fragility.More info -
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11 February 2026Researchers from the FBK Center for Religious Studies are participating in several open panels at the 9th Conference of European Academy of Religion (EuARe), “Religion and (In)equalities”, held at the University of Rome LUISS Guido Carli, 30 June - 3 July 2026. We invite you to read the descriptions of the FBK-ISR open panels and submit a paper proposal by 13 March 2026.More info -
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12 January 2026On November 19th-21st, 2025 a meeting of the project “Global Faith-Based Healthcare Systems” was held at FBK, hosted by the Center for Religious Studies and Georgetown University, concerning the global impact of AI in medicine and challenges faced by local healthcare systems in Bangladesh, Kenya and India.More info -
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21 October 2025After the screening of the film The Sea Inside, organized as part of the "Mortali" series, there will be a discussion and debate on the themes that emerged, with the participation of Lucia Galvagni from FBK-ISR.More info
