CODE 86814 ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 METODOLOGIE FILOSOFICHE 8465 (LM-78) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-FIL/06 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW Philosophy of Renaissance is a specific discipline that provides in-depth knowledge of the main philosophical traditions of Renaissance. Its approach to authors and themes is essentially a critical and philological approach. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Renaissance was a period of multiple cultural influences, mainly centered around the revival of classical art and studies. The increasing attention for classical studies had a striking influence on philosophy. The course is meant to present the importance of the vast philosophical production which originated between the 14th and the 16th centuries from many different philosophical currents (and specifically from their relationship with the past). AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Studying in depth the main features of Renaissance philosophy, by addressing a specific issue or by reading a classic. TEACHING METHODS Frontal and seminar lessons with reading and commentary of the classics in program. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The theme of War, from Erasmus to Suárez. 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 March 8, 2018 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
