CODE 86813 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 OVERVIEW The course presents the evolution of Italian philosophy in the 19th and 20th centuries; it will focus on the most recent philosophers, especially on those who conducted the most original philosophical analysis of existential problems. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Having a systematic knowledge of the evolution of Italian philosophy in the 19th and 20th centuries; being able to explain and support the theory according to which Italian philosophy represents an autonomous, original speculative tradition. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The course’s aim is to present the great relevance of contemporary Italian philosophy, especially in relation to themes such as existence and contradiction. TEACHING METHODS Oral lectures. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course The spider and the fly. Philosophies of existence and of contradiction. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY The reading list for this Course, together with the Professor’s suggestions and instructions, are available on the Italian version of the web page. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD PAOLO DE LUCIA 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). Exam Board PAOLO DE LUCIA (President) LETTERIO MAURO LESSONS LESSONS START February 13, 2018. Class schedule HISTORY OF ITALIAN PHILOSOPHY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam. ASSESSMENT METHODS Oral exam. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 18/01/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 01/02/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 24/05/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 14/06/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 28/06/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 17/07/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 13/09/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale