Enrico Guglielminetti

La Resistenza come categoria del pensiero

Introduction

La resistenza come categoria del pensiero. Esplora la Resistenza non solo come evento storico, ma come categoria del pensiero nel nuovo numero di "Spazio Filosofico", dagli atti della conferenza per l'80° della Liberazione a Torino.

Abstract

The current issue of “Spazio Filosofico” is based on material from the Conference on The Resistance as a Category of Thought, organised by the Centro Studi Filosofico-Religiosi “Luigi Pareyson” under the auspices of the University of Turin to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Liberation. The conference, held in Turin on the 14th and 15th April 2025 at the Polo del 900 and the Circolo della Stampa, aimed to commemorate the Resistance not only in its historical reality but also as a category of thought.

Review

This issue of "Spazio Filosofico," drawing from the recent conference "The Resistance as a Category of Thought," presents a timely and ambitious intellectual endeavor. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Liberation, the volume moves beyond a purely historical recounting of the Italian Resistance, instead proposing to examine it as a fundamental category for philosophical inquiry. This approach immediately signals a sophisticated engagement, aiming to extract universal or enduring conceptual dimensions from a specific historical phenomenon, thereby enriching our understanding of both historical events and abstract concepts. The decision to treat "Resistenza" not merely as an event but as a conceptual tool for thinking—a "category of thought"—is particularly compelling. This suggests that the contributions within will explore the philosophical underpinnings, ethical implications, and epistemological functions of resistance itself. Organized by the prestigious Centro Studi Filosofico-Religiosi “Luigi Pareyson” under the auspices of the University of Turin, the conference's pedigree indicates a rigorous and intellectually grounded exploration. One can anticipate analyses that delve into themes such as freedom, oppression, moral choice, collective action, and the very nature of political agency, transcending the specific historical context while remaining rooted in its profound lessons. This collection will undoubtedly appeal to a broad academic audience, including philosophers, historians of contemporary Italy, scholars of political theory, and those interested in memory studies and ethics. By reframing a pivotal historical moment through a philosophical lens, "Spazio Filosofico" offers a vital contribution to understanding both the enduring legacy of the Italian Resistance and the broader conceptual framework of resistance in human experience. The issue promises to stimulate significant debate and provide fresh perspectives on how history informs and shapes philosophical thought, offering a valuable addition to contemporary scholarship.

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