Thinking Corner

Thinking Corner is a space for short, accessible reflections on philosophy, its medieval trajectories, and their broader relevance. The section hosts concise contributions that highlight themes, debates, and ideas from the medieval tradition while opening them to contemporary discussion. Historical notes, conceptual insights, and cross-cultural perspectives are all welcome. The section looks forward to receiving thought-provoking pieces that enrich the conversation.

By Cesare Cherchi

We argue against the notion that human knowledge necessarily grows more complex in time. Instead, I propose that significant intellectual progress, particularly in mathematics and logic, arises from simplification and the creation of new conceptual tools and abstractions, making complex problems more accessible. Using examples taken from the history of logic, physics and mathematics we show how human progress is not just about tackling complexity, but crucially about reconceptualizing problems and developing simpler, more effective frameworks. We finally suggest that a lack of simplicity, rather than complexity, might often be the true impediment to intellectual advancement.
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By Lorenzo Centini

Lottiamo quotidianamente con il problema di accordare la nostra fiducia a enunciati dei quali non possiamo essere certi. Non si tratta (solo) di una questione contemporanea: anche i filosofi medievali erano preoccupati dalla necessità di concedere un credito provvisorio a affermazioni incerte. Bonaventura è fra questi. La fonte alla quale egli si affida per avvicinarsi al problema è la fede in Dio e nella sua volontà. Ma come possiamo credere in qualcosa che non siamo in grado di dimostrare?
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