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Vita, libertà, felicità, pace, giustizia, diritti umani per armonizzare la realtà

Vita, libertà, felicità, pace, giustizia, diritti umani per armonizzare la realtà

Pace, cantare la vita -l'amore per mondo migliore

Pace, cantare la vita -l'amore per mondo migliore

Cerco la pace, perché non c’è? Voglio la pace per mondo migliore

Cerco la pace, perché non c’è? Voglio la pace per mondo migliore

Protect the Earth-Moon system, avoid a new world war

Protect the Earth-Moon system, avoid a new world war

Avoid space war for domination of the Earth and Moon system

Avoid space war for domination of the Earth and Moon system

Conflicts generated by resource -water scarcity, poor governance, climate change, economic crisis

Conflicts generated by resource -water scarcity, poor governance, climate change, economic crisis

avert a new world war, essential for humanity's survival

avert a new world war, essential for humanity's survival

play to educate peace and creativity

play to educate peace and creativity

No to dystopia, no to climate change, no to conflicts

No to dystopia, no to climate change, no to conflicts

to have a future, humanity must safeguard nature

to have a future, humanity must safeguard nature

salvaguardare piante - alberi - fiori

salvaguardare piante - alberi - fiori

help nature save humanity

help nature save humanity

war evolution - stop war

war evolution - stop war

machine evolution - stop war

machine evolution - stop war

ants and insect

ants and insect

Passions, private aims and the satisfaction of selfish desires

Passions, private aims and the satisfaction of selfish desires

We may perhaps see the Ideal of Reason actualized in those who

We may perhaps see the Ideal of Reason actualized in those who

Among these may, perhaps, be found aims of a liberal or universal kind

Among these may, perhaps, be found aims of a liberal or universal kind

The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed

The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed

It involves an appreciation of its own nature, as also an energy

It involves an appreciation of its own nature, as also an energy

“In self-consciousness these are merged in one; for Spirit knows itself.” G.W. F. Hegel

“In self-consciousness these are merged in one; for Spirit knows itself.” G.W. F. Hegel

Two things must be distinguished in consciousness

Two things must be distinguished in consciousness

This self-contained existence of Spirit is none other than self-consciousness

This self-contained existence of Spirit is none other than self-consciousness

“I am free, on the contrary, when my existence depends upon myself.” G.W. F. Hegel

“I am free, on the contrary, when my existence depends upon myself.” G.W. F. Hegel

Now this is Freedom, exactly. For if I am dependent

Now this is Freedom, exactly. For if I am dependent

Matter has its essence out of itself; Spirit is self-contained existence

Matter has its essence out of itself; Spirit is self-contained existence

Spirit, on the contrary, may be defined as that which has its center

Spirit, on the contrary, may be defined as that which has its center

Our task does not require us to contemplate Nature as a Rational System

Our task does not require us to contemplate Nature as a Rational System

The enquiry into the essential destiny of Reason

The enquiry into the essential destiny of Reason

History is not the soil of happiness.

History is not the soil of happiness.

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states

To him who looks upon the world rationally, the world

To him who looks upon the world rationally, the world

It is useless to revert to similar circumstances in the Past

It is useless to revert to similar circumstances in the Past

Rulers, Statesmen, Nations, are wont to be emphatically commended

Rulers, Statesmen, Nations, are wont to be emphatically commended

What experience and history teach is this — that people

What experience and history teach is this — that people

What experience and history teach is this — that nations

What experience and history teach is this — that nations

Nobody knows what is going to happen because so much depends on an enormous number of variables

Nobody knows what is going to happen because so much depends on an enormous number of variables

The main characteristic of any event is that it has not been foreseen.

The main characteristic of any event is that it has not been foreseen.

On the receiving end you get not only one lie — a lie which you could go on for the rest

On the receiving end you get not only one lie — a lie which you could go on for the rest

If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies

If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies

The moment we no longer have a free press, anything can happen.

The moment we no longer have a free press, anything can happen.

Totalitarianism appeals to the very dangerous emotional needs of people who live

Totalitarianism appeals to the very dangerous emotional needs of people who live

They were told before, thou shalt not kill; and they didn’t kill. Now they are told, thou shalt kill

They were told before, thou shalt not kill; and they didn’t kill. Now they are told, thou shalt kill

Totalitarianism begins in contempt for what you have. The second step is the notion

Totalitarianism begins in contempt for what you have. The second step is the notion

To expect truth to come from thinking signifies that we mistake the need to think

To expect truth to come from thinking signifies that we mistake the need to think

Thinking withdraws radically and for its own sake from this world and its evidential nature

Thinking withdraws radically and for its own sake from this world and its evidential nature

If a given science accidentally reached its goal, this would by no means stop the workers

If a given science accidentally reached its goal, this would by no means stop the workers

The basic fallacy, taking precedence over all specific metaphysical fallacies

The basic fallacy, taking precedence over all specific metaphysical fallacies

The need of reason is not inspired by the quest for truth but by the quest for meaning

The need of reason is not inspired by the quest for truth but by the quest for meaning

“Kant stated defensively that he had "found it necessary to deny knowledge.

“Kant stated defensively that he had "found it necessary to deny knowledge.

No punishment has ever possessed enough power of deterrence to prevent the commission

No punishment has ever possessed enough power of deterrence to prevent the commission

From the viewpoint of our legal institutions and of our moral standards of judgment

From the viewpoint of our legal institutions and of our moral standards of judgment

For the lesson of such stories is simple and within

For the lesson of such stories is simple and within

The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced

The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced

What will happen once the authentic mass man takes over, we do not know yet

What will happen once the authentic mass man takes over, we do not know yet

The totalitarian movements aim at and succeed in organizing masses—not classes

The totalitarian movements aim at and succeed in organizing masses—not classes

general contempt for moral standards is independent of mere self-interest

general contempt for moral standards is independent of mere self-interest

The totalitarian mass leaders based their propaganda on the correct psychological assumption

The totalitarian mass leaders based their propaganda on the correct psychological assumption

Mass propaganda discovered that its audience was ready at all times to believe the worst

Mass propaganda discovered that its audience was ready at all times to believe the worst

A mixture of gullibility and cynicism had been an outstanding characteristic of mob mentality

A mixture of gullibility and cynicism had been an outstanding characteristic of mob mentality

Persecution of powerless or power-losing groups may not be a very pleasant spectacle

Persecution of powerless or power-losing groups may not be a very pleasant spectacle

The totalitarian attempt at global conquest and total domination has been the destructive way

The totalitarian attempt at global conquest and total domination has been the destructive way

under such conditions, one could make people believe the most fantastic statements

under such conditions, one could make people believe the most fantastic statements

only from the selfishness and confined generosity of men, along with the scanty provision

only from the selfishness and confined generosity of men, along with the scanty provision

The sense of justice and injustice is not derived from nature, but arises artificially

The sense of justice and injustice is not derived from nature, but arises artificially

that the distinction of vice and virtue is not founded merely on the relations of objects

that the distinction of vice and virtue is not founded merely on the relations of objects

In every system of morality, which I have hitherto met with, I have always remarked

In every system of morality, which I have hitherto met with, I have always remarked

Vice and virtue, therefore, may be compared to sounds, colors, heat and cold

Vice and virtue, therefore, may be compared to sounds, colors, heat and cold

Here is a matter of fact; but ’tis the object of feeling, not of reason.

Here is a matter of fact; but ’tis the object of feeling, not of reason.

The vice entirely escapes you, as long as you consider the object.

The vice entirely escapes you, as long as you consider the object.

Moral distinctions, therefore, are not the offspring of reason. Reason is wholly inactive

Moral distinctions, therefore, are not the offspring of reason. Reason is wholly inactive

The merit and demerit of actions frequently contradict, and sometimes controul

The merit and demerit of actions frequently contradict, and sometimes controul

Actions may be laudable or blameable; but they cannot be reasonable: Laudable or blameable

Actions may be laudable or blameable; but they cannot be reasonable: Laudable or blameable

Morals excite passions, and produce or prevent actions. Reason of itself

Morals excite passions, and produce or prevent actions. Reason of itself

Morality is a subject that interests us above all others: We fancy the peace of society

Morality is a subject that interests us above all others: We fancy the peace of society

There is an inconvenience which attends all abstruse reasoning.

There is an inconvenience which attends all abstruse reasoning.

Everyone keeps at a distance and dreads that storm, which beats upon me from every side

Everyone keeps at a distance and dreads that storm, which beats upon me from every side

I am first affrighted and confounded with that forlorn solitude, in which I am placed in my

I am first affrighted and confounded with that forlorn solitude, in which I am placed in my

Methinks I am like a man, who having struck on many shoals, and having narrowly

Methinks I am like a man, who having struck on many shoals, and having narrowly

“Are in a perpetual flux and movement.” David Hume

“Are in a perpetual flux and movement.” David Hume

were all my perceptions removed by death and could I neither think, nor feel, nor see

were all my perceptions removed by death and could I neither think, nor feel, nor see

I never can catch myself at any time without a perception, and never can observe

I never can catch myself at any time without a perception, and never can observe

For my part, when I enter most intimately into what I call myself, I always

For my part, when I enter most intimately into what I call myself, I always

For do our Theologians pretend to make a monopoly of the word, action

For do our Theologians pretend to make a monopoly of the word, action

At present they (philosophers) seem to be in a very lamentable condition

At present they (philosophers) seem to be in a very lamentable condition

By this means all knowledge degenerates into probability; and this probability

By this means all knowledge degenerates into probability; and this probability

Nature may certainly produce whatever can arise from habit: Nay, habit is nothing

Nature may certainly produce whatever can arise from habit: Nay, habit is nothing

The universal and lasting establishment of peace constitutes not merely a part

The universal and lasting establishment of peace constitutes not merely a part

The genuine safety-principle of true religion is contrariwise as follows.

The genuine safety-principle of true religion is contrariwise as follows.

Upon this delusive dream, which would make dishonesty the very spirit and soul of religious

Upon this delusive dream, which would make dishonesty the very spirit and soul of religious

Better Believe Too Much Than Believe Too Little, is here the adage; for whatever is done

Better Believe Too Much Than Believe Too Little, is here the adage; for whatever is done

Although individuals who have begun to awake to freedom of cogitation

Although individuals who have begun to awake to freedom of cogitation

What actions are right, - what wrong – is a matter for the understanding, not for conscience.

What actions are right, - what wrong – is a matter for the understanding, not for conscience.

The question here is not, “How conscience ought to be guided? For Conscience

The question here is not, “How conscience ought to be guided? For Conscience

When the man governed by self-interest, the god of this world, does not renounce

When the man governed by self-interest, the god of this world, does not renounce

He who leaves unused the natural predisposition to goodness which lies in human nature

He who leaves unused the natural predisposition to goodness which lies in human nature

These commands are not mere laws of virtue but precepts of holiness which

These commands are not mere laws of virtue but precepts of holiness which

Perform your duty for no motive other than unconditioned esteem for duty itself, love God

Perform your duty for no motive other than unconditioned esteem for duty itself, love God

from a small beginning in the sharing and spreading of such dispositions, religion

from a small beginning in the sharing and spreading of such dispositions, religion

whence it is obvious that not scriptural scholarship but the pure religion of reason

whence it is obvious that not scriptural scholarship but the pure religion of reason

Hence a revelation thereof at a given time and in a given place might well be wise

Hence a revelation thereof at a given time and in a given place might well be wise

A religion, accordingly, can be natural, and at the same time revealed

A religion, accordingly, can be natural, and at the same time revealed

Morality is not properly the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy

Morality is not properly the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy

“That all our knowledge begins with experience there can be no doubt.” Immanuel Kant

“That all our knowledge begins with experience there can be no doubt.” Immanuel Kant

All the interests of my reason, speculative as well as practical, combine in the three

All the interests of my reason, speculative as well as practical, combine in the three

Nature, biodiversity, wildlife, ecosystems, environment

Nature, biodiversity, wildlife, ecosystems, environment

“All human knowledge begins with intuitions, proceeds from thence to concepts and ends with ideas.”

“All human knowledge begins with intuitions, proceeds from thence to concepts and ends with ideas.”

“Metaphysics has as the proper object of its enquiries three ideas only: God, freedom immortality

“Metaphysics has as the proper object of its enquiries three ideas only: God, freedom immortality

All true metaphysics is taken from the essential nature of the thinking faculty itself

All true metaphysics is taken from the essential nature of the thinking faculty itself

“The objective of an action from obligation is called duty.” Immanuel Kant

“The objective of an action from obligation is called duty.” Immanuel Kant

Morality is thus the relation of actions to the autonomy of the will, that is

Morality is thus the relation of actions to the autonomy of the will, that is

A metaphysics of morals is therefore indispensably necessary, not merely

A metaphysics of morals is therefore indispensably necessary, not merely

A philosophical attempt to work out a universal history according to a natural plan

A philosophical attempt to work out a universal history according to a natural plan

The greatest problem for the human race, to the solution of which Nature drives man

The greatest problem for the human race, to the solution of which Nature drives man

The means employed by Nature to bring about the development of all the capacities

The means employed by Nature to bring about the development of all the capacities

Man accordingly was not to be guided by instinct, not nurtured and instructed

Man accordingly was not to be guided by instinct, not nurtured and instructed

Nature does nothing in vain, and in the use of means to her goals she is not prodigal.

Nature does nothing in vain, and in the use of means to her goals she is not prodigal.

Nature has willed that man should, by himself, produce everything that goes beyond

Nature has willed that man should, by himself, produce everything that goes beyond

Reason itself does not work instinctively, but requires trial, practice and instruction

Reason itself does not work instinctively, but requires trial, practice and instruction

Reason in a creature is a faculty of widening the rules and purposes of the use of all

Reason in a creature is a faculty of widening the rules and purposes of the use of all

One cannot suppress a certain indignation when one sees men’s actions on the great world

One cannot suppress a certain indignation when one sees men’s actions on the great world

Since men in their endeavors behave, on the whole, not just instinctively, like the brutes

Since men in their endeavors behave, on the whole, not just instinctively, like the brutes

However obscure their causes, history, which is concerned with narrating these appearances

However obscure their causes, history, which is concerned with narrating these appearances

Have patience awhile; slanders are not long-lived. Truth is the child of time

Have patience awhile; slanders are not long-lived. Truth is the child of time

All this, however, must not be expected from an exterior revolution, which acts violently

All this, however, must not be expected from an exterior revolution, which acts violently

The veil must fall. The leading-string of sacred tradition with all its appendices

The veil must fall. The leading-string of sacred tradition with all its appendices

in order that God might be all in all.” Immanuel Kant

in order that God might be all in all.” Immanuel Kant

Such superstition leads inevitably to sacerdotalism which will always be

Such superstition leads inevitably to sacerdotalism which will always be

As the illusion of thinking that a man can justify himself before God in any way by acts

As the illusion of thinking that a man can justify himself before God in any way by acts

It lays down, as is generally known, that our speculations upon all subjects whatsoever

It lays down, as is generally known, that our speculations upon all subjects whatsoever

The first condition of unity is a subjective principle; and this principle in the Positive system

The first condition of unity is a subjective principle; and this principle in the Positive system

The object of all true Philosophy is to frame a system which shall comprehend human life

The object of all true Philosophy is to frame a system which shall comprehend human life

The Intellect should always be the servant of the Heart and should never be its slave.”

The Intellect should always be the servant of the Heart and should never be its slave.”

Social positivism only accepts duties, for all and towards all. Its constant social viewpoint

Social positivism only accepts duties, for all and towards all. Its constant social viewpoint

Certainly, it is heaven upon earth, to have a man's mind move in charity, rest in providence

Certainly, it is heaven upon earth, to have a man's mind move in charity, rest in providence

“Truth will sooner come out from error than from confusion.” Francis Bacon

“Truth will sooner come out from error than from confusion.” Francis Bacon

which way of forming opinions is very fallacious, for streams that are drawn

which way of forming opinions is very fallacious, for streams that are drawn

“It is not possible to run a course aright when the goal itself has not been rightly placed.”

“It is not possible to run a course aright when the goal itself has not been rightly placed.”

But by far the greatest hindrance and aberration of the human understanding proceeds

But by far the greatest hindrance and aberration of the human understanding proceeds

The human understanding is of its own nature prone to suppose the existence of more order

The human understanding is of its own nature prone to suppose the existence of more order

there are Idols which have immigrated into men's minds from the various dogmas of philosophies

there are Idols which have immigrated into men's minds from the various dogmas of philosophies

There are also Idols formed by the intercourse and association of men with each other

There are also Idols formed by the intercourse and association of men with each other

“The Idols of the Cave are the idols of the individual man.

“The Idols of the Cave are the idols of the individual man.

“The Idols of Tribe have their foundation in human nature itself

“The Idols of Tribe have their foundation in human nature itself

There are four classes of Idols which beset men's minds.

There are four classes of Idols which beset men's minds.

Further, it will not be amiss to distinguish the three kinds and, as it were, grades of ambition

Further, it will not be amiss to distinguish the three kinds and, as it were, grades of ambition

“There is a great difference between the Idols of the human mind and the Ideas of the divine.”

“There is a great difference between the Idols of the human mind and the Ideas of the divine.”

Those who have taken upon them to lay down the law of nature

Those who have taken upon them to lay down the law of nature

As we divided natural philosophy in general into the inquiry of causes

As we divided natural philosophy in general into the inquiry of causes

“Seek first the virtues of the mind; and other things either will come, or will not be wanted”

“Seek first the virtues of the mind; and other things either will come, or will not be wanted”

“We are much beholden to Machiavelli and others that write what men do

“We are much beholden to Machiavelli and others that write what men do

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

“The beginnings of all things are small.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

“The beginnings of all things are small.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Though silence is not necessarily an admission, it is not a denial, either.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Though silence is not necessarily an admission, it is not a denial, either.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

“A war is never undertaken by the ideal state, except in defense of its honor or its safety.” Cicero

“A war is never undertaken by the ideal state, except in defense of its honor or its safety.” Cicero

True law is right reason in agreement with nature; it is of universal application

True law is right reason in agreement with nature; it is of universal application

This law cannot be contradicted by any other law, and is not liable either

This law cannot be contradicted by any other law, and is not liable either

There is a true law, a right reason, conformable to nature, universal, unchangeable

There is a true law, a right reason, conformable to nature, universal, unchangeable

That which stands first and is most to be desired by all happy, honest

That which stands first and is most to be desired by all happy, honest

“Law stands mute in the midst of arms.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Law stands mute in the midst of arms.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

As for me, I cease not to advocate peace. It may be on unjust terms, but

As for me, I cease not to advocate peace. It may be on unjust terms, but

“For what is life but a play in which everyone acts a part until the curtain comes down?” Erasmus

“For what is life but a play in which everyone acts a part until the curtain comes down?” Erasmus

I doubt if a single individual could be found from the whole of mankind free

I doubt if a single individual could be found from the whole of mankind free

“I am a citizen of the world, known to all and to all a stranger.” Desiderius Erasmus

“I am a citizen of the world, known to all and to all a stranger.” Desiderius Erasmus

“I am a lover of liberty. I will not and I cannot serve a party.” Desiderius Erasmus

“I am a lover of liberty. I will not and I cannot serve a party.” Desiderius Erasmus

“The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.” Desiderius Erasmus

“The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.” Desiderius Erasmus

“In the country of the blind the one-eyed man is king.” Desiderius Erasmus

“In the country of the blind the one-eyed man is king.” Desiderius Erasmus

Men fear thought as they fear nothing else on earth – more than ruin, more

Men fear thought as they fear nothing else on earth – more than ruin, more

“to realise the unimportance of time is the gate of wisdom.” Bertrand Russell

“to realise the unimportance of time is the gate of wisdom.” Bertrand Russell

Reason is a harmonising, controlling force rather than a creative one.

Reason is a harmonising, controlling force rather than a creative one.

through the greatness of the universe which philosophy contemplates, the mind

through the greatness of the universe which philosophy contemplates, the mind

No man can achieve the greatness of which he is capable until he has allowed

No man can achieve the greatness of which he is capable until he has allowed

“No man is liberated from fear who dare not see his place in the world as it is;” Bertrand Russell

“No man is liberated from fear who dare not see his place in the world as it is;” Bertrand Russell

It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents

It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents

“Righteousness cannot be born until self-righteousness is dead.” Bertrand Russell

“Righteousness cannot be born until self-righteousness is dead.” Bertrand Russell

Of all evils of war the greatest is the purely spiritual evil: the hatred, the injustice

Of all evils of war the greatest is the purely spiritual evil: the hatred, the injustice

No nation was ever so virtuous as each believes itself, and none was ever

No nation was ever so virtuous as each believes itself, and none was ever

For the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection

For the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal

When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people

When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy

Long discourses, and philosophical readings, at best, amaze and confound

Long discourses, and philosophical readings, at best, amaze and confound

“Virtue is harder to be got than knowledge of the world.” John Locke

“Virtue is harder to be got than knowledge of the world.” John Locke

“We are all a sort of chameleons, that still take a tincture from things near us.” John Locke

“We are all a sort of chameleons, that still take a tincture from things near us.” John Locke

Good and evil, reward and punishment, are the only motives to a rational creature

Good and evil, reward and punishment, are the only motives to a rational creature

A sound mind in a sound body, is a short but full description of a happy state in this world

A sound mind in a sound body, is a short but full description of a happy state in this world

Whensoever therefore the legislative shall transgress this fundamental rule

Whensoever therefore the legislative shall transgress this fundamental rule

With love, fraternity, responsibility, for a better human being and for a sustainable

With love, fraternity, responsibility, for a better human being and for a sustainable

For vital and independent humanity in peace, justice and human rights

For vital and independent humanity in peace, justice and human rights

“That force is to be opposed to nothing, but to unjust and unlawful force.” John Locke

“That force is to be opposed to nothing, but to unjust and unlawful force.” John Locke

Life, happiness, liberty: happy life for the liberty, free life for the happiness

Life, happiness, liberty: happy life for the liberty, free life for the happiness

As usurpation is the exercise of power which another has a right to, so tyranny

As usurpation is the exercise of power which another has a right to, so tyranny

New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason

New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason

“Sophistry is only fit to make men more conceited in their ignorance.” John Locke

“Sophistry is only fit to make men more conceited in their ignorance.” John Locke

Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking

Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking

“Bred a scholar, he made his learning subservient only to the cause of truth.” John Locke

“Bred a scholar, he made his learning subservient only to the cause of truth.” John Locke

To love truth for truth's sake is the principal part of human perfection in this world

To love truth for truth's sake is the principal part of human perfection in this world

But there is only one thing which gathers people into seditious commotion

But there is only one thing which gathers people into seditious commotion

"A Covenant not to defend my selfe from force, by force, is always voyd." Thomas Hobbes

"A Covenant not to defend my selfe from force, by force, is always voyd." Thomas Hobbes

"And because the condition of Man, is a condition of Warre of every one against everyone"

"And because the condition of Man, is a condition of Warre of every one against everyone"