La filosofia aristotelica e il linguaggio del corpo nell’immaginario dantesco

This book examines the relationship between Aristotelian philosophy and Dante Alighieri’s literary imagination, focusing on the symbolic meaning of the body in Dante’s works. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the authors analyze how medieval philosophical thought, especially Aristotelianism mediated by Thomas Aquinas and Averroes, influenced Dante’s conception of humanity, ethics, and spirituality. The study highlights the transformation of the body into a philosophical and poetic language capable of expressing moral values, emotions, and metaphysical truths. Particular attention is devoted to the Divine Comedy, where gestures, physical suffering, and bodily representations become signs of inner and spiritual conditions. The volume also explores the historical and cultural context of the late Middle Ages, emphasizing the transition from scholastic culture to a broader humanistic vision. Designed for students and readers interested in philosophy and literature, the book presents Dante as a poet deeply connected to Aristotelian thought while creatively transforming philosophy into poetic imagery and symbolic narration.