an online book by David Gurteen
Conversari is a Latin verb meaning “to associate with others,” “to live or dwell,” or “to converse.” In ancient Rome, conversari referred to engaging in friendly, informal conversation or social interaction. It implied spending time with others, exchanging ideas, and participating in intellectual discourse or debate.
Philosophy of Conversation ** The Origin of Language ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Words can reveal insights into the history and evolution of language. The word “conversation” has significantly changed its meaning and usage over time. What is the origin and history of “conversation”, and how has its meaning changed? Words can … Continue reading Etymology of Conversation A history of the word “conversation”
Conversation in Ancient Roman Society ** The Remergence of Sermo During the Renaissance ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Let’s start by looking at and comparing the meaning of the Latin terms “sermo” and “conversari” as they are closely related. The Meaning of Sermo The Latin term “sermo” encapsulates a rich array of … Continue reading Cicero’s Sermo ** Conversari
The Remergence of Sermo During the Renaissance ** The Great Conversation – the Evolving Dialogue of Ideas Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and scientific revolution in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by a focus on reason and critical thinking, was fueled by lively conversation, … Continue reading The Conversational Enlightenment ** Was fueled by a surprisng source, the ancient Roman art of convesration known as sermo
