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The Origins of Rights—Consciousness vs. Rationality

The latest edition of the Transylvania Lectures series in Kolozsvár/Cluj-Napoca brought forth a stimulating debate on one of philosophy’s pressing questions: Where do rights come from? Featuring philosopher Dr. Nick Zangwill and Reverend Norbert Zsolt Rácz, the discussion examined the competing roles of consciousness and rationality in generating moral rights on February 17, 2025.

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Trump’s Reelection and the Global Political Shift

Donald Trump’s reelection has not only reshaped American politics but has also sent ripples through the Western world, exacerbating existing crises and exposing deep political fault lines. As John O’Sullivan outlined at the latest Transylvania Lectures discussion, Trump’s return to power symbolizes a broader shift—one that challenges long-standing political orthodoxies and current power structures.

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Totalitarianism, Art, and Law: How Art and Architecture Became Tools of Propaganda in the 20th Century Italy and Romania

On December 12th, the Transylvania Lectures series, organized by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) hosted an engaging discussion exploring the intersection of totalitarianism, art, and law. Legal historian Prof. Dr. Giacomo Pace Gravina from the University of Messina and Sapientia University’s Prof. Dr. Emőd Veress shed light on how totalitarian regimes, particularly Fascist Italy under Mussolini and Communist Romania under Ceaușescu, utilized art and legal frameworks to control societal narratives and solidify power.

The Origins of Rights—Consciousness vs. Rationality

Trump’s Reelection and the Global Political Shift

Totalitarianism, Art, and Law: How Art and Architecture Became Tools of Propaganda in the 20th Century Italy and Romania

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Transylvania Lectures: Storytelling in the Age of Short-Form Content – TikTok, Reels, and the Lost Art of Narrative

Transylvania Lectures: The AI Debate – Regulation or Free Rein?

Transylvania Lectures: Election Interference in the Digital Era – Constitutional Risks and Responses

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“Transparency has to be the solution” - Democracy and digital threats

Why the Silicon Valley Startup-Model Doesn’t Work Everywhere

The Origins of Rights—Consciousness vs. Rationality

Trump’s Reelection and the Global Political Shift

Totalitarianism, Art, and Law: How Art and Architecture Became Tools of Propaganda in the 20th Century Italy and Romania

“Freedom Must Be Found Within Us” – An Intriguing and Chilling Story on the Big Screen

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