Festival Eurovisão da Canção Filosófica

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European Philosophical Song Festival raises questions about identity: of the various participating countries and of Europe as a community, particularly as Europe is becoming more fragile and notions of what it means are being reassessed. We have given the task of writing texts to thinkers (philosophers, historians, anthropologists). In terms of form, the texts follow the poetic codes of song, that is, a structure that includes verses and a chorus, which can rhyme. As for the content, it is not about poetry, lyricism, or emotions, but rather of considering sociological, anthropological, or philosophical aspects of our contemporary world. Our goal is to respond indirectly and with humour to the growing contempt that populist discourse display towards intellectuals and the disappearance of thought from the public space, in favour of entertainment. After each song, the members of the jury will comment and discuss the themes invoked by the lyrics. - Massimo Furlan & Claire de Ribaupierre.