Nthe era of globalization, of the crowded metropolises, of the havorourism, The rediscovery of small Italian villages It represents an increasingly significant phenomenon. To the point that Treccani has recently welcomed “Lake Lake” neologism in her vocabularya term that contains the essence of life in small countries and their intrinsic bond with philosophical reflection.
Fines, the philosophy of the recovery of small villages
“Landscape” It is a term coined by Gianluca Galottaprofessor of philosophy in superiors, journalist and author of the book Landscape. Philosophy and travel to small towns. Neologism, which derives from the union of words “country” and “philosophy”, was born from the need to find a word that described the philosophy of the recovery and enhancement of small Italian villagesincreasingly threatened by depopulation and abandonment.
Neologism 2025 for Treccani
The Treccani encyclopedia, which celebrates its centenary this year and which, evidently has very much at heart the heritage of culture and history that these countries contain, has decided to recognize, officially, The term “landscape” as a neologism of 2025. On the vocabulary the word is explained as follows: “The town, the small inhabited center, characterized by daily rhythms lying, as a size consonant to philosophical thought and reflection”. A recognition that underlines the importance of re -evaluating and preserving small villages also as places of reflection and personal growth.
The small Italian villages are increasingly depopulated, but re -evaluating them is very important (Getty)
The philosophy of small villages
The concept of landscape goes beyond the simple tourism promotion of small countries. It is a real philosophy of life that enhances the slow time, the connection with nature And the sense of community that characterize these places. Galotta, in her book, explores how small villages can become ideal places to start an inner path, far from the perennial excitement of the big cities. Through the exploration of the theories of great thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Rousseau, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, The author invites readers to reflect on the value of this way of conceiving existence in small countries.
Travels in small countries
In the second part of the book, Galotta tells her suggestive trips to some of the hundred smaller villages in Italy. These travels represent real dives in a world on the edge of extinction, but still capable of arousing wonder and charm. The author describes his experiences with great delicacy and passion, offering the reader an intimate and authentic look at life in small countries.
The importance of the recovery of small villages
The Recognition of landscapes as Treccani’s neologism It is an important signal for the future of small Italian villages. These places, in fact, often forgotten and neglected, rthey are comparing an invaluable cultural and historical heritage. Their recovery and their enhancement, not only contribute to the conservation of local traditions, but They also offer a sustainable and authentic alternative to the frenetic lifestyle of the big cities.
Landscape is not just a neologism
Landscape is not just a neologism, but a real call to action For all those who believe it is damage to everyone, lose the value of the stories of ancient times. It is an invitation to rediscover the pleasure of slowness, observation, of silenceof the connection with oneself. The landscape, in the end, represents a return to a society which, although it seems more closed than the one in which we are currently immersed, it was definitely more open.
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