Democrazia e cultura nel pensiero di Giovanni Spadolini

This essay outlines the thought and cultural background of Giovanni Spadolini, a prominent Italian politician, journalist, and academic of the late twentieth century. The author, drawing inspiration from the quotes of the statesman himself, shows a picture of the political and human values that Spadolini bequeathed to Italy through his activity, including a sense of sacred respect for democracy and a strong battle against any kind of spectacularization.