OVERVIEW

Introduction to the History of Philosophy is a preliminary course which provides the fundamentals of history of modern and contemporary philosophy and analyzes its main figures by providing the necessary context.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Being able to outline the evolution of western philosophy, in a diachronic perspective. Being able to present the origin and development of the main western philosophical categories; being able to analyze the evolution of these categories during the four main periods in history of philosophy (Ancient history, Middle Ages, Modern Age and Contemporary Age). Getting acquainted with the main works of philosophical tradition through the study and commentary of a "classic".

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Getting acquainted with the major modern and contemporary philosophers, their context and their conceptual system.

1. Being able to outline the evolution of western philosophy, in a diachronic perspective.
2. Being able to present the origin and development of the main western philosophical categories.
3. Being able to analyze the evolution of these categories in the Modern and Contemporary Ages.
4. Getting acquainted with the main works of philosophical tradition through the study and commentary of a "classic".

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lesson

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Fundamentals of history of modern and contemporary philosophy. Erasmus's In Praise of Folly: reading and commentary.

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.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

SIMONA LANGELLA (President)

LETTERIO MAURO (President)

PAOLO DE LUCIA

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The course will begin right after the end of module 1 of Introduction to the History of Philosophy.

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

Since the course is designed for first-year students, the oral exam is aimed at assessing the following points: students' grasp of the topics covered during the course and their ability to collocate them in the relevant historical-cultural context; ability to present contents in a clear way; correct use of terminology in relation to authors and texts.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.dafist.unige.it/?dipendente=C0746

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