Des humains aux terrestres. Pour un nouveau récit du vivant

International symposium entitled Des humains aux terrestres. Pour un nouveau récit du vivant organised by Davide Luglio, Professor and Director of ELCI (Italian Literature and Culture Team - UR 1496) at Sorbonne University, Lucia della Fontana, PhD student at Sorbonne University, and Carla Benedetti, Professor at the University of Pisa, with the support of the Paris IAS.

Event on site and online. 
Open to the public.

Presentation

In light of the environmental crisis, this interdisciplinary symposium examines narratives and representations of humanity in its ‘terrestrial’ condition, drawing on natural sciences, philosophy, literature, law and the arts. Following on from the Terrestri meeting held in Naples in 2019 with Bruno Latour and Amitav Ghosh, the aim is to reflect on the narrative and conceptual transformations imposed by the ecological emergency, beyond the separation between nature and culture. Researchers and artists will explore the impact of the Anthropocene on contemporary imaginaries, the difficulties of overcoming anthropocentrism, and the possibilities of a shared narrative of life.

Presentation 

In light of the environmental crisis, this interdisciplinary symposium examines narratives and representations of humanity in its ‘terrestrial’ condition, drawing on natural sciences, philosophy, literature, law and the arts. Following on from the Terrestri meeting held in Naples in 2019 with Bruno Latour and Amitav Ghosh, the aim is to reflect on the narrative and conceptual transformations imposed by the ecological emergency, beyond the separation between nature and culture. Researchers and artists will explore the impact of the Anthropocene on contemporary imaginaries, the difficulties of overcoming anthropocentrism, and the possibilities of a shared narrative of life.

Programme

- 9:30 am.: Opening of proceedings
- 11 am.: Break
- 11 am. - 1 pm.: Proceedings
- 1 p.m. - 2 pm.: Lunch break
- 2 pm. - 4 pm.: Resumption of proceedings
- 4 pm.: Break
- 7 pm.: End

Organisers and partners

• Sorbonne University
• University of Chieti-Pescara
• University of Salento
• University of Pisa