A main field of investigation, in systemics, is about singularities: entities that emerge from systemic interactions. Why is so crucial to detect the processes that lie behind this phenomenon? It's because a singularity refers to the new and the unpredictable. Rekh Magazine, whose mission is to make a closer dialogue between academic and non academic thinking, according to a thick interdisciplinary perspective, aims at exploring life directly from the 'first person', the 'I'. Narratives are treasures for a philosopher to handle with care. Read this issue and you'll understand why.
Waves created by sheets of colored papers (Wix pic).
By the Editor
The March Issue of Rekh Magazine is fully dedicated to the mystery of the individual experience. Self-narratives, experiences, metaphysical or theological paths, art, fashion, sustainability, all topics are welcome for giving birth to a conceptual array.
Ballet Ms. Petra Conti is an ambassador of Italian art and culture abroad. In 2012 she and her husband, respectively Prima Ballerina and Primo Ballerino at Teatro La Scala di Milano left the "comfort zone" of a leading role in ballet to a higher challenge in Boston. Young, gifted and talented Petra is also a cancer survivor.
Languages Do you struggle with your second non-native language? Have you studied French or English for years and you are still unable to be fluent? Seat, take a breath, and read the story of Michael Ross Scamihorn, an architect, a half-Italian half-American polyglot, and language enthusiast currently based in Milan. He is able to speak fluently and correctly in 8 languages. He brings the readers into the processes of languages. And make us aware of the fine architecture that supports this human capacity...
Metaphysics Revelation of God in monoteist religions and philosophy are deeply intertwoven, as Italian metaphysician professor Alessandro Ghisalberti argues in his paper titled "Rivelazione e filosofia: il monoteismo come perno della metafisica classica". This is a sort of zero issue for Metaphysics at Lunch, the theoretical path that Rekh Magazine will offer to its readers from April to June.
Evil Spiritual evil is under estimated and very often equated to psychic discomfort. Although the two level frequently interact, spiritual evil affects soul according to a supernatural action. Psychiatrist Valter Cascioli made this topic popular, in recent years, among Italian people for holding the radio broadcast "Psichiatria e Esorcistica" (Psychiatry and Exorcistic).
Archaeology Eraclito's claim should be deeply reconsidered in the light of the experience of Mr. Jason Sandy, the treasures hunter on the muddy banks of the London river: a surprising story of relics from so many ages... from prehistorical sharks & mammoth teeth to Medieval leather shoes...
Education Is there any knowledge more sensitive and 'singular' than education? It aims at making the person in the condition to be free. Rekh Magazine is honored to have a conversation with professor Gert Biesta, a leading philosopher of education.
Haute Couture Entrepreneur Roberta Redaelli, based in Como, founded her atelier in 1988, becoming one of the most brilliant fashion Italian designers: her style, so deeply linked with art, is marked by the capacity to be acquainted with the evolution of the feminine. She is also deeply involved, since the very beginning of her activity, with textile research and innovation. Singularity, for Ms Redaelli, is far more than a word, it's the signature of her talent.
Sustainability Made in Italy is not simply a label of a successful set of design, art, and creativity melted together, but a claim for shared responsibility in the direction of the safeguard of the environment, as the most respectful practice to take care of human life. A leading Italian specialist in sustainability, Roberta Redaelli (omonymous of the fashion entrepreneur) focuses on a very singular issue in fashion and beyond.
God is calling / 1The first step is the opening of the eyes, the last one is falling in love. Theologian and essayist Anastasia di Gerusalemme, Italian nun and intellectual, narrates through some key words of the Torah, her path to God.
God is calling / 2 Italian philosopher, theologian and nun (a Barefoot Carmelite) Dr. Cristiana Dobner, the author of remarkable investigations on Etty Hillesum, Edith Stein, Julia Kristeva, and author of dozens of essays concerning spirituality and faith describes her journey to the very essence of life since she was just a young girl.
Literature Talking about singularity means, for philosophy, to explore a sensitive environment that cannot be grasped fully: the notion of identity. Rekh Magazine makes a turn: from the concept it moves to the lived experience. Ms Anna Savini, a leading Italian novelist, and a brilliant journalist explores this topic by examining her life.
Ancient Egyptian thought Paintings, sculptures and artistic documents of Ancient Egypt sketch love images of great balance and respect between spouses. It was not the real life, of course. The Papyrus Westcar wintnesses a surprising emotional tension between eros, betrayal and revenge. Writes Primavera Fisogni.
Art The town of Como, the very core of silk and fashion district, is going to host a photo exhibition by Carlo Pozzoni that summarizes the results of the "ethical fashion and integrated creativity project", which develops between professionalism and play. A singular way to approach a main social issue.
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