The course will introduce the main features and currents of contemporary philosophy, from a perspective that reflects the speculative posture of the Professor. General introduction will be complemented by in-depth study of major figures in contemporary philosophy (through the analysis of one or more of their main works).
Getting acquainted with the main features and currents of contemporary philosophy. After an historical introduction, students will focus on specific philosophers, through the analysis of some of their works. Reading one or more classics of contemporary philosophy.
Students will know the main features and currents of contemporary philosophy; they will develop their criticism and their original, independent point of view.
Oral lectures.
Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course
The dark valley. Tragic thought and the ecstasy of evil.
Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course
For students who are taking the 6-CFU course
E. Berti - F. Volpi, Storia della filosofia dall’antichità a oggi (Edizione compatta), vol. II, L’età contemporanea, VII ed., Laterza, Roma-Bari 2014.
P. De Lucia, La valle dell’ombra. Percorsi del tragico nella filosofia italiana del Novecento, Marsilio, Venezia 2016.
S. Giametta, Introduzione a Nietzsche opera per opera, II ed., Garzanti, Milano 2017.
For students who are taking the 9-CFU course
F. Nietzsche, La gaia scienza e Idilli di Messina, Nota Introduttiva di G. Colli, tr. it. di F. Masini, XXI ed., Adelphi, Milano 2017.
Ricevimento: For students: Friday 10-12 AM For graduating students: Friday 4-6 PM (by appointment) Professor De Lucia's office is in via Balbi 4 (2nd floor).
PAOLO DE LUCIA (President)
LETTERIO MAURO
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY
Oral exam.
