Presentation
The course is designed for the students on their second year of the first cycle degree program in Philosophy; it is aimed at introducing the main theoretical problems in philosophy. The course will address ontological and epistemological themes, using basic philosophical terminology (Being vs. beings, becoming, science, belief, opinion).
Learning Outcomes
Acquiring a general knowledge of theoretical philosophy, moral philosophy, and metaphysics. Mastering the basic philosophical terminology (Being vs. beings, is-ought problem, substance, accident, nothing, becoming, nature, good, evil) needed to read a classic; acquiring the basic notions which are essential to the study of philosophical currents and problems.
Contents
Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course
Module 1 (6 CFU) Lecturer: Francesco CAMERA Topic: The philosopher and the features of philosophical activity in Plato. The Republic is Plato's most important and widely-known dialog; it reflects – and it is a synthesis of – the complexity and the great extent of his philosophical research. The course will offer a thematic reading of the central books (V, VI, VII, 473a-541b) focusing on ethical, political, ontological, and epistemological aspects. In particular, the course will analyze the figure of the philosopher (the difference between a philosopher, a sophist and a rhetor) and will analyze dialogic-dialectic philosophical activity as a specific, essential activity of the human being, by addressing problems that are still relevant today.
Readings/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.
Ricevimento: FRANCESCO CAMERA Office hours Monday 10-12 AM (DAFIST, Philosophy Section via Balbi 4, 2nd floor)
FRANCESCO CAMERA (President)
GERARDO CUNICO (President)
ROBERTO CELADA BALLANTI
DOMENICO VENTURELLI
Beginning of Classes
September 25, 2017
PHILOSOPHICAL PROPEDEUTICS MODULE 1
Assessment Methods
Written and oral exam
The exam will assess students' knowledge of the parts of Plato's dialog covered by the course (books V, VI, VII, 473a, 541b), of monographs by Vegetti and Erler and the chapters of Berti's book recommended by the professor. The assessment consists in a written exam and an oral exam. Pre-registration required.
