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Luigi Pareyson
(1918 - 1991)
Italian philosopher and author
Italian philosopher and author
Luigi Pareyson was an Italian philosopher and literary critic renowned for his contributions to hermeneutics and aesthetic theory.
Luigi Pareyson (1918-1991) played a central role in mid-20th-century Italian philosophy, developing an influential hermeneutic approach to interpretation. After earning his doctorate at the University of Turin, he became a revered professor, known for engaging lectures on existentialism and phenomenology. His seminal work 'Estetica. Teoria della formatività' (1954) introduced 'formative aesthetics,' highlighting the dynamic process of artistic creation. Pareyson mentored notable thinkers, including Umberto Eco, and bridged disciplines across literature, art, and philosophy. He also authored essays and novels that wove philosophical insights into narrative form. Today, his theories continue to shape debates on the nature of understanding and the creative act.
Luigi Pareyson