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Overview

The course in brief

Presentation

The three-year course of study in Philosophy includes within it several research directions:

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  • epistemological
  • historical-theoretical
  • ethical-political
  • psycho-pedagogical

Advances critical and in-depth knowledge of the history of philosophical and scientific thought through reading classic works and thematic exercises.

Prepares for the analysis of problems and the use of argumentative modes for the formation of critical judgment on the subjects under study.

Learning by doing

Frontal lectures, seminar meetings and written reports on the main classical works.

Exercises on texts in the original language.

Participation in conferences organised by the Department of Antiquities, Philosophy and History (DAFIST) and the School.

Professional outlets

  • Secondary school teaching - continuing with the LM in Philosophical Methodologies - in the respective competition classes: A18 (Philosophy and Human Sciences, former 36A) and A19 (History and Philosophy, former 37A)
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  • Publishing
  • Public Administration
  • Cultural Promotion Centres

Contents

  • Bioethics, public ethics, work ethics, communication ethics
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  • Analysis of the topics of the natural and logical-mathematical sciences, in the perspective
    Of a critical judgment on epistemological disciplines
  • Analysis of the themes of the sciences of man and society, in order to learn to develop a critical judgment
    on psychological, pedagogical and sociological disciplines
  • Analysis of the themes of the language and cognitive sciences
  • Analysis of the philosophical themes of the communication and information sciences
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Coordinator

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8455_Federico Zuolo

Dear students, dear students, the faculty of the Course of Study in Philosophy welcome you to a community not only of academics but also of critical discussion

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Federico Zuolo

Where we are

Department of Antiquities, Philosophy, History - DAFIST

Educational Secretariat
. Via Balbi 4 - 3rd floor
16126 Genoa
+39 010 209 51444
didatticadafist@unige.it

Studies of teachers
Via Balbi 2 - 4 - 6
16126 Genoa

Contact

Other relevant offices and contacts:

You can write to studenti.uma@unige.it to obtain information about:

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  • registrations and enrolments; transfers; course transitions
  • recognitions from other careers
  • admission to pathways leading to enrolment in master's degrees (Bridge careers)
  • resumption of studies;
  • suspension and renunciation of studies
  • request for certificates; request for duplicates
  • enrolment in individual educational activities

You can write to sportello.lettere@unige.it to obtain information:

  • general information on courses of study
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  • about study plans
  • on applying for a degree
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Call centre 010 209 51690: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In-person and virtual counter on appointment

Via Balbi 2, ground floor, 16126 Genova