philosophy of history in Giorgio Emanuele Ferrari: a philosopher in the Marciana Library

Abstract

Giorgio Emanuele Ferrari understood the library work in light of one of its fundamental assets: being a witness of the Zeitgeist. A privileged position in the management of documents, the librarian can profile tools and content of human self-understanding, both in its essence and its evolution. In the essay, we analyze G.E. Ferrari’s texts and unearth the philosophical drive of his vocation.

Keywords

• philosophy of history
• culture of service
• giorgio emanuele ferrari