(10 February 2016) In the Middle Ages, Cologne became one of Europe’s cultural centers of primary importance, thanks to Albert the Great, philosopher and theologian who in the German city founded a general philosophy Studium with his student Thomas Aquinas. Together, they experienced an original way of doing philosophy: a cultural synthesis between the Christian, Aristotelian and Arab thought. The conference “Cologne Capital of Philosophy: a journey into the Middle Ages”, scheduled for Wednesday, February 17 at 7pm at the Italian Cultural Institute will retrace the cultural ferment of the time, which resulted in Cologne becoming one the leading scientific centers of Medieval Europe. t Dr. Maria Lucrezia Leone, of the Italian Academic Forum, will guide the audience in this unique journey in time. (PO / SIP)
