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'''Reset Dialogues on Civilizations''' (often referred to as '''ResetDOC''') is an independent, [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]], and [[Nonpartisanism|non-partisan]] international association founded in 2004 by Italian journalist [[Giancarlo Bosetti]] and Nina zu Fürstenberg. It is committed to fostering research and publications on cross-cultural and [[international relations]], [[Cultural pluralism|cultural]] and [[religious pluralism]], advancements of [[human rights]], and the evolution of [[democracy]] in different civilizational environments. The association is dedicated to generating scientific insights on cultural pluralism, analyzing the root causes of cultural, religious, and ethnic conflicts, connecting different cultural viewpoints in scholarly research, and promoting a culture of pluralism, toleration, and human rights. |
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'''Reset-Dialogues on Civilizations''' is an association founded in 2005 with the purpose of promoting dialogue between different cultures through seminars, international conferences, educational activities, publications, translations and an online magazine called '''ResetDOC''' (www.resetdoc.org). ResetDOC is published in [[English language|English]] and [[Italian language|Italian]], with some articles in other languages, such as [[Arabic]]. Reset was founded by Nina zu Fürstenberg (president) and Giancarlo Bosetti (director) with a board of directors that includes Francesco Micheli (vice president), Piergaetano Marchetti, Georg Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza (honorary president and former association president) and [[Giuliano Amato]] (president of the scientific committee). Reset is based in [[Rome]]. In 2010, a legally recognized partner association was founded in the [[United States]].<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web |url=http://www.resetdoc.org/page/00000000035 |title=About us | Reset Dialogues on Civilizations |publisher=Resetdoc.org |date= |accessdate=2012-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724214629/http://www.resetdoc.org/page/00000000035 |archive-date=2012-07-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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== History and Background == |
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ResetDOC was founded in 2004<ref>{{Cite book |last=Stensvold |first=Anne |url=https://books.google.it/books?id=7khnDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT41&lpg=PT41&dq=nasce+reset+dialogues+on+civilizations&source=bl&ots=01ZHaKJ3K9&sig=ACfU3U18OUPdP0U9UyHFhXEDRtFYvxQ5dg&hl=it&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjsmoerz7mBAxUoR_EDHbJWDv84ChDoAXoECAkQAw#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=Religion, State and the United Nations: Value Politics |date=2016-07-22 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-317-38257-7 |language=en}}</ref>, during the global debate over the ‘[[Clash of Civilizations|clash of civilizations]],’ by a group of scholars with different cultural and religious backgrounds. The association's primary mission is to promote knowledge and understanding among different cultures through research, seminars, and publications in [[social science]] and [[humanities]]. It was originally founded in cooperation with the Italian bi-monthly political-cultural magazine “Reset,” of which Giancarlo Bosetti serves as the editor-in-chief<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bosetti, Giancarlo nell'Enciclopedia Treccani |url=https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/giancarlo-bosetti/ |url-status=live |access-date=2/10/2023 |website=Treccani, il portale del sapere}}</ref>. Although Reset magazine is no longer in print, it still operates as a free Italian language webzine. The association has since grown into an international platform for intercultural dialogue, with publications in English, Italian, and other languages. In 2009, ResetDOC founded a separate US-based non-profit, Reset Dialogues (US). Each entity is governed by its own board, overseeing distinct program areas, but they share a single advisory council and global mission. Working together, ResetDOC and Reset Dialogues engage in programmatic cooperation to promote multi-year projects of varying geographical and cultural scope. The European office, ResetDOC, based in [[Milan]], oversees the web magazine and other publications, the annual Venice Seminars, all other European events, and partnerships, as well as religious pluralism programs. The American office, Reset Dialogues (US), under the leadership of Jonathan Laurence (Executive Director) and [[Craig Calhoun]] (President), manages U.S.-based and Transatlantic partnerships and the North African Seminars on Pluralism. |
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Together, these entities collaborate to cultivate a knowledge base and an enduring network of academics and policy professionals who can collaborate for years to come. |
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= Activities and Initiatives = |
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Reset Dialogues on Civilizations pursues its mission by engaging in various activities and initiatives: |
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- '''International Conferences''': In March 2006, ResetDOC opened its first year of activities with an international conference titled "Beyond [[Orientalism]] and [[Occidentalism]]" held in Cairo. In subsequent years, the association founded the Istanbul Seminars, which brought together globally renowned academics from both East and West. In 2017 the Istanbul Seminars moved to [[Venice]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-6-5 |title=Al via i seminari di "Reset" sul declino del pluralismo |pages=34, sez. CULTURA |work=La Repubblica |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://quotidiano.repubblica.it/edicola/searchdetail?id=http://archivio.repubblica.extra.kataweb.it/archivio/repubblica/2017/06/05/al-via-i-seminari-di-reset-sul-declino-del-pluralismo34.html&hl=&query=%22Reset+DOC%22&field=nel+testo&testata=repubblica&newspaper=REP&edition=nazionale&zona=sfoglio&ref=search}}</ref> and were held in cooperation with [[Ca' Foscari University of Venice|Ca’ Foscari University]], due to the worsening political climate in [[Turkey]]. Over the years ResetDOC has held conferences in [[India]], the [[United States]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin {{!}} |first=SaraRose |date=2019-11-01 |title=Reves Center to host roundtable: The Crisis of Global Liberalism |url=https://www.dailypress.com/2019/11/01/reves-center-to-host-roundtable-the-crisis-of-global-liberalism/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Daily Press |language=en-US}}</ref>, [[Italy]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], [[Morocco]], and [[Tunisia]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Belhassine |first=Olfa |date=2019-9-23 |title=Montée Des Populismes Et Risques D’extrémismes : Quels Scénarios Pour Sauver La Démocratie Naissante ? |url=https://lapresse.tn/25849/montee-des-populismes-et-risques-dextremismes-quels-scenarios-pour-sauver-la-democratie-naissante/ |url-status=live |website=La Presse}}</ref>. |
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- '''Online Magazine''': ResetDOC publishes an online magazine, [https://www.resetdoc.org/ resetdoc.org], specializing in issues related to cross-cultural relations and dialogue. The journal features essays, analyses, conference proceedings, video interviews, and contributions from top international thinkers. Some of resetdoc.org’s contents are also translated into Italian and published on the website reset.it. |
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- '''The Intercultural Lexicon''': is an ongoing multi-year program seeking to examine key concepts that cause political and cultural rifts in a comparative, cross-cultural perspective. This initiative builds on Reset’s existing and expanding network of scholars, bringing deep contextual knowledge to contemporary political analysis. Through the exploration of fundamental concepts, the program aims to shed light on how different cultures interpret and understand these terms, thereby promoting a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of global challenges. |
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== Publications == |
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The fruits of Reset's international conferences and seminars have been transformed into high-level scientific publications. These publications include its own series of [[Monograph|monographs]], collaborations with the journal '''[[Philosophy & Social Criticism]]''', and partnerships with other esteemed publishers. The association has made significant contributions to the dissemination of knowledge and research on cross-cultural relations, pluralism, and democracy. Recent publications include: |
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- '''Volumes of selected essays ([[Springer Publishing]])''' |
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- '''Special yearly issues of Philosophy & Social Criticism''' dedicated to the Istanbul, Venice, and Dublin Seminars (2009-)<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ferrara |first=Alessandro |last2=Kaul |first2=Volker |last3=Rasmussen |first3=David |date=2023-5-23 |title=Special Issue: Venice Seminars 2022 Between State and Civil Society: Who Protects Individual Liberties and Human Dignity? |url=https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/pscb/49/5 |journal=Philosophy & Social Criticism}}</ref> |
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- '''ResetDOC Monographs''' (available in both hard copies and e-book formats) |
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== Latest Volumes == |
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- J. Laurence (ed.), "Secularism in Comparative Perspective: Religions across Political Contexts" (Springer)<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2023 |editor-last=Laurence |editor-first=Jonathan |title=Secularism in Comparative Perspective |url=https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-13310-7 |journal=Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations |language=en |doi=10.1007/978-3-031-13310-7 |issn=2352-8370}}</ref> |
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- F. Zoja (ed.), "Challenging Power in the Arab World" (ResetDOC Monographs) |
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- F. Zoja (ed.), "After the Revolution. A Decade of Tunisian and North African Politics" (ResetDOC Monographs) |
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- M. Hashas (ed.) "Pluralism in Islamic Contexts - Ethics, Politics and Modern Challenges" (Springer)<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2021 |editor-last=Hashas |editor-first=Mohammed |title=Pluralism in Islamic Contexts - Ethics, Politics and Modern Challenges |url=https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-66089-5 |journal=Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations |language=en |doi=10.1007/978-3-030-66089-5 |issn=2352-8370}}</ref> |
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- M. Haddad, "Muslim Reformism-A Critical History: Is Islamic Religious Reform Possible?" (Springer)<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Haddad |first=Mohamed |date=2020 |title=Muslim Reformism - A Critical History |url=https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-36774-9 |journal=Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations |language=en |doi=10.1007/978-3-030-36774-9 |issn=2352-8370}}</ref> |
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- R. Cucciolla (ed.), "Dimensions and Challenges of Russian Liberalism" (Springer)<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2019 |editor-last=Cucciolla |editor-first=Riccardo Mario |title=Dimensions and Challenges of Russian Liberalism |url=https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-05784-8 |journal=Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations |language=en |doi=10.1007/978-3-030-05784-8 |issn=2352-8370}}</ref> |
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== Founding Committee == |
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[[José Casanova (sociologist)|José Casanova]] (President) |
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[[Seyla Benhabib]] (Former President until 2019) |
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[[Giuliano Amato]] (Former President until 2013) |
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[[Nasr Abu Zayd|Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd]] (1943-2010) |
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[[Katajun Amirpur]] |
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[[Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im|Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im]] |
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Abdou Filali Ansari |
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Giancarlo Bosetti |
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Massimo Campanini (1954-2019) |
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[[Fred Dallmayr]] |
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Silvio Fagiolo (1938-2011) |
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Maria Teresa Fumagalli Beonio Brocchieri |
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Nina zu Fürstenberg |
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[[Timothy Garton Ash]] |
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[[Anthony Giddens]] |
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[[Vartan Gregorian]] (1934-2021) |
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Renzo Guolo |
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[[Hassan Hanafi]] (1935-2021) |
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Nader Hashemi |
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[[Roman Herzog]] (1934-2017) |
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[[Ramin Jahanbegloo]] |
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Jörg Lau |
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[[Amos Luzzatto]] (1928-2020) |
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[[Avishai Margalit]] |
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[[Krzysztof Michalski]] (1948-2013) |
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[[Andrea Riccardi]] |
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[[Olivier Roy (political scientist)|Olivier Roy]] |
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Otto Georg Schily |
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[[Karel Schwarzenberg]] |
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[[Roberto Toscano]] |
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[[Nadia Urbinati]] |
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[[Umberto Veronesi]] (1925-2016) |
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[[Michael Walzer]] |
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Within the framework of the defense of human rights, this association’s stated objective is to oppose the concept of cultural, racial and religious conflicts, encourage better reciprocal knowledge between people belonging to different cultures, in particular between the East and the West, between Islamic and Western countries and also support policies for the integration of immigrants. The association was founded in cooperation with the Italian bi-monthly political-cultural magazine “Reset” of which Giancarlo Bosetti is editor-in-chief, but has developed at an international level with publications in English (special editions of Philosophy&Social Criticism, [[SAGE publications]], in 2010 and 2011, a special issue of the Indian magazine Seminar, May 2011), in Italian (the collection ‘Libri di Reset-Marsilio’) and with conferences, lectures and seminars held in [[Egypt]], [[Turkey]], [[Morocco]], [[Qatar]], [[Switzerland]], [[India]] and [[Italy]].<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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The members of Reset’s scientific committee are: |
The members of Reset’s scientific committee are: |
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Reset Dialogues on Civilizations (often referred to as ResetDOC) is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan international association founded in 2004 by Italian journalist Giancarlo Bosetti and Nina zu Fürstenberg. It is committed to fostering research and publications on cross-cultural and international relations, cultural and religious pluralism, advancements of human rights, and the evolution of democracy in different civilizational environments. The association is dedicated to generating scientific insights on cultural pluralism, analyzing the root causes of cultural, religious, and ethnic conflicts, connecting different cultural viewpoints in scholarly research, and promoting a culture of pluralism, toleration, and human rights.
History and Background
ResetDOC was founded in 2004[1], during the global debate over the ‘clash of civilizations,’ by a group of scholars with different cultural and religious backgrounds. The association's primary mission is to promote knowledge and understanding among different cultures through research, seminars, and publications in social science and humanities. It was originally founded in cooperation with the Italian bi-monthly political-cultural magazine “Reset,” of which Giancarlo Bosetti serves as the editor-in-chief[2]. Although Reset magazine is no longer in print, it still operates as a free Italian language webzine. The association has since grown into an international platform for intercultural dialogue, with publications in English, Italian, and other languages. In 2009, ResetDOC founded a separate US-based non-profit, Reset Dialogues (US). Each entity is governed by its own board, overseeing distinct program areas, but they share a single advisory council and global mission. Working together, ResetDOC and Reset Dialogues engage in programmatic cooperation to promote multi-year projects of varying geographical and cultural scope. The European office, ResetDOC, based in Milan, oversees the web magazine and other publications, the annual Venice Seminars, all other European events, and partnerships, as well as religious pluralism programs. The American office, Reset Dialogues (US), under the leadership of Jonathan Laurence (Executive Director) and Craig Calhoun (President), manages U.S.-based and Transatlantic partnerships and the North African Seminars on Pluralism.
Together, these entities collaborate to cultivate a knowledge base and an enduring network of academics and policy professionals who can collaborate for years to come.
Activities and Initiatives
Reset Dialogues on Civilizations pursues its mission by engaging in various activities and initiatives:
- International Conferences: In March 2006, ResetDOC opened its first year of activities with an international conference titled "Beyond Orientalism and Occidentalism" held in Cairo. In subsequent years, the association founded the Istanbul Seminars, which brought together globally renowned academics from both East and West. In 2017 the Istanbul Seminars moved to Venice[3] and were held in cooperation with Ca’ Foscari University, due to the worsening political climate in Turkey. Over the years ResetDOC has held conferences in India, the United States[4], Italy, Ireland, Morocco, and Tunisia[5].
- Online Magazine: ResetDOC publishes an online magazine, resetdoc.org, specializing in issues related to cross-cultural relations and dialogue. The journal features essays, analyses, conference proceedings, video interviews, and contributions from top international thinkers. Some of resetdoc.org’s contents are also translated into Italian and published on the website reset.it.
- The Intercultural Lexicon: is an ongoing multi-year program seeking to examine key concepts that cause political and cultural rifts in a comparative, cross-cultural perspective. This initiative builds on Reset’s existing and expanding network of scholars, bringing deep contextual knowledge to contemporary political analysis. Through the exploration of fundamental concepts, the program aims to shed light on how different cultures interpret and understand these terms, thereby promoting a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of global challenges.
Publications
The fruits of Reset's international conferences and seminars have been transformed into high-level scientific publications. These publications include its own series of monographs, collaborations with the journal Philosophy & Social Criticism, and partnerships with other esteemed publishers. The association has made significant contributions to the dissemination of knowledge and research on cross-cultural relations, pluralism, and democracy. Recent publications include:
- Volumes of selected essays (Springer Publishing)
- Special yearly issues of Philosophy & Social Criticism dedicated to the Istanbul, Venice, and Dublin Seminars (2009-)[6]
- ResetDOC Monographs (available in both hard copies and e-book formats)
Latest Volumes
- J. Laurence (ed.), "Secularism in Comparative Perspective: Religions across Political Contexts" (Springer)[7]
- F. Zoja (ed.), "Challenging Power in the Arab World" (ResetDOC Monographs)
- F. Zoja (ed.), "After the Revolution. A Decade of Tunisian and North African Politics" (ResetDOC Monographs)
- M. Hashas (ed.) "Pluralism in Islamic Contexts - Ethics, Politics and Modern Challenges" (Springer)[8]
- M. Haddad, "Muslim Reformism-A Critical History: Is Islamic Religious Reform Possible?" (Springer)[9]
- R. Cucciolla (ed.), "Dimensions and Challenges of Russian Liberalism" (Springer)[10]
Founding Committee
José Casanova (President)
Seyla Benhabib (Former President until 2019)
Giuliano Amato (Former President until 2013)
Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd (1943-2010)
Abdou Filali Ansari
Giancarlo Bosetti
Massimo Campanini (1954-2019)
Silvio Fagiolo (1938-2011)
Maria Teresa Fumagalli Beonio Brocchieri
Nina zu Fürstenberg
Vartan Gregorian (1934-2021)
Renzo Guolo
Hassan Hanafi (1935-2021)
Nader Hashemi
Roman Herzog (1934-2017)
Jörg Lau
Amos Luzzatto (1928-2020)
Krzysztof Michalski (1948-2013)
Otto Georg Schily
Umberto Veronesi (1925-2016)
The members of Reset’s scientific committee are:
Giuliano Amato (President), Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im, Abdou Filali-Ansary, Seyla Benhabib, Giancarlo Bosetti, Fred Dallmayr, Silvio Fagiolo, Maria Teresa Fumagalli Beonio Brocchieri, Nina zu Fürstenberg, Timothy Garton Ash, Anthony Giddens, Vartan Gregorian, Lorenzo Guolo, Hassan Hanafi, Roman Herzog, Ramin Jahanbegloo, Jörg Lau, Amos Luzzatto, Avishai Margalit, Krzysztof Michalski, Andrea Riccardi, Olivier Roy, Otto Schily, Karel Schwarzenberg, Roberto Toscano, Bassam Tibi, Nadia Urbinati, Umberto Veronesi, Michael Walzer.
Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd was a member of Reset from the time it was founded until his death in July 2010.[11]
References
- ^ Stensvold, Anne (2016-07-22). Religion, State and the United Nations: Value Politics. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-317-38257-7.
- ^ "Bosetti, Giancarlo nell'Enciclopedia Treccani". Treccani, il portale del sapere. Retrieved 2/10/2023.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Al via i seminari di "Reset" sul declino del pluralismo". La Repubblica. 2017-6-5. pp. 34, sez. CULTURA.
{{cite news}}:|archive-url=requires|archive-date=(help); Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Martin |, SaraRose (2019-11-01). "Reves Center to host roundtable: The Crisis of Global Liberalism". Daily Press. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ Belhassine, Olfa (2019-9-23). "Montée Des Populismes Et Risques D'extrémismes : Quels Scénarios Pour Sauver La Démocratie Naissante ?". La Presse.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ferrara, Alessandro; Kaul, Volker; Rasmussen, David (2023-5-23). "Special Issue: Venice Seminars 2022 Between State and Civil Society: Who Protects Individual Liberties and Human Dignity?". Philosophy & Social Criticism.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Laurence, Jonathan, ed. (2023). "Secularism in Comparative Perspective". Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-13310-7. ISSN 2352-8370.
- ^ Hashas, Mohammed, ed. (2021). "Pluralism in Islamic Contexts - Ethics, Politics and Modern Challenges". Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-66089-5. ISSN 2352-8370.
- ^ Haddad, Mohamed (2020). "Muslim Reformism - A Critical History". Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-36774-9. ISSN 2352-8370.
- ^ Cucciolla, Riccardo Mario, ed. (2019). "Dimensions and Challenges of Russian Liberalism". Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-05784-8. ISSN 2352-8370.
- ^ "Who We Are | Reset Dialogues on Civilizations". Resetdoc.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2012-08-23.