Dal mito di Theuth agli "eBook": la retorica al servizio della didattica telematica

FROM THE MYTH OF THEUTH TO EBOOKS: RHETORIC AT THE SERVICE OF ONLINE TEACHING. This contribution is a philosophical reflection on the use of distance learning through telematic tools, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic. We will begin with myth and Plato (paragraphs 2-3), as myth reveals universal noetic structures that guide the logical, emotional, and ethical understanding of experiences distant in time and space. We will then explore a recent scientific discovery in neurobiology (paragraph 4) to delve into the theme of writing and languages (paragraph 5). Next, we will discuss the Covid-19 experience and distance learning, presenting both positive and negative examples (paragraphs 6-7). A final reflection on Plato’s preference for orality will help highlight the relational nature of logos (paragraph 8). The conclusion will focus on the possible application of rhetoric to distance learning, inspired by the relationship between orality and writing, aligning it with the connection between material “support” and language (paragraph 9).