All over Europe, there seems to be a trend toward the revitalization of ancient, local languages or dialects, most of which were replaced over the centuries by what became national languages. The case is especially striking in France, where, for most of the 20th century, pupils and students could ... More
For many years now, black silhouettes have been seen roaming about European cities. The gothic/metal movement raises many questions. In this article (in French), sociologist Nicolas Walzer analyses this subculture and places it in the perspective of the downfall of traditional religion in Western ... More
In the Apology, Socrates presents, in defense against his indictors, the reasons why he was considered by the Delphian Apollo to be the wisest man. While it may be logical to think that he was deemed so because he knew more than others, the reson of his wisdom lay precisely in the contrary ... More
