In the Beginning There Was Freedom: An Itinerary between Science, Philosophy, and Faith

The volume provides an in-depth philosophical investigation into freedom as reality's point of origin and the metaphysical quality of being, anchored in a re-evaluation of Luigi Pareyson's reflections on the ontology of freedom. The first and fourth chapter focuses specifically on the Italian philosopher, with chapter 4 discussing his ideas on the genesis of evil. The second and third chapter uses current scientific knowledge to retrace the presence of freedom at the birth of the universe and during its evolution (chapter 2) , as well as in the world of biology (chapter 3) . The sixth and final chapter, through an analysis of episodes taken from the Pentateuch (Moses, Abraham, Eden) , rebuilds the idea of freedom as it emerges from the Bible.Michela Dall'Aglio Maramotti holds a degree in Political Sciences from the University of Bologna and a doctorate in Economic History. She edited Alexis de Tocqueville, Vita attraverso le lettere (with Nicola Matteucci, Il Mulino, 1996) , and wrote the entry "Alexis de Toqueville" for Storia del pensiero politico, UTET, 1999. Among her other publications are: Che fai mamma? Risposte ai miei fi gli su Dio e la storia (Edizioni del Pareto, 2000) , Appunti per un cristiano distratto (Ave, 2003) , I legami della libertà (Il Mulino, 2007) , Con occhi diversi. Arte e relazioni umane (Cittanuova, 2012) . She is a contributor to the online magazine Doppiozero.