CODE 65150 ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 3 LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - 6 cfu anno LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - 9 cfu anno 2 FILOSOFIA 8455 (L-5) - 9 cfu anno 2 STORIA 8459 (L-42) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-FIL/06 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 1° Semester OVERVIEW History of modern philosophy is based on a critical-philological method and it studies the major philosophical traditions and their specific problems, providing a thorough contextualization. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Having a strong grasp of the main features and tendencies through which modern philosophy developed. In-depth knowledge – on a historical and philosophical level – of the origin of some major ideas of the Modern Age. Perfecting one's ability to analyze and contextualize philosophical texts. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES A) Being able to analyze classics of modern philosophy B) Knowing the major turning points in the history of modern philosophy C) Being able to focus on the argumentative strategies of different philosophers TEACHING METHODS Frontal and seminar lessons with reading and commentary of the classics in program. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Fundamentals of history of modern philosophy. The topic of lex naturalis between 16th and 18th centuries RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian version of the web page. Others teaching materials will be put available to students on Aulaweb by the teacher. AULAWEB: http://lettere.aulaweb.unige.it/course/view.php?id=147 TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD SIMONA LANGELLA Ricevimento: FOR STUDENTS: Wednesday 6-7 PM (DAFIST, Philosophy Section, via Balbi 4, 1st floor) FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS: Thursday 6-7 PM (DAFIST, Philosophy Section, via Balbi 4, 1st floor) Exam Board SIMONA LANGELLA (President) LETTERIO MAURO LESSONS LESSONS START October 4, 2017 Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam Online registration for the exam on www.unige.it ASSESSMENT METHODS The exam is meant to assess students' grasp of the topics covered by the course and their ability to link topics with the relevant historical and cultural contexts. The exam will also assess students' use of philosophical terminology in relation to authors and texts and students' ability to build effective arguments. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 18/01/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale 13/02/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale 30/05/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale 14/06/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale 28/06/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale 17/07/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale 13/09/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION www.unige.it http://www.dafist.unige.it/?dipendente=C0746 e-mail: langellauni@gmail.com
