"Philosophy is the hermeneutics of meaning, especially as historical data, so that it becomes significance, that is, decision, through cultural comparison that goes beyond mere memorization, by virtue of evaluation (theoretical moment) and practical-political impact (practical moment). Critical comparison of practical forms, to bring meaning (the data, we might say) to the value of significance."
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Breve discorso del metodo, 1974
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Italo Mancini
1925 – 1983
q:it:Italo Mancini (1925 - 1983) was an Italian priest and philosopher.
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