Gennaro Carillo's 'Temperanza' Examines a Forgotten Virtue in Contemporary Context

Gennaro Carillo's book 'Temperanza,' published by Il Mulino in 2025, explores the classical concept of temperance and its relevance to current global crises. The work reflects on how the meanings of words shift during periods of transition and conflict, drawing connections to contemporary events involving warfare and instability. Carillo, an intellectual with classical training and contemporary awareness, examines this theme in a concise volume that resonates with present-day challenges.