The course aims at studying in depth (through philosophical reflection and a seminar teaching method) the themes in Philosophical Anthropology, a discipline which is extremely relevant in contemporary culture (although sometimes it is called by other names or it is not even mentioned). Topics addressed by the course include: the relation between philosophy and Humanities; the specific features that draw a line between Human beings, other animals and machines; love in its different forms; post-humanism, etc.
Studying in depth (through philosophical reflection and a seminar teaching method) the themes in Philosophical Anthropology, a discipline which is extremely relevant in contemporary culture (although sometimes it is called by other names or it is not even mentioned). Getting acquainted with the following themes: the relation between philosophy and Humanities; the specific features that draw a line between Human beings, other animals and machines; love in its different forms; post-humanism, etc.
Analyzing emotions, specifically the emotions associated with conflict (envy, for example), in a perspective that includes a reflection on vice and virtue; references to both classics and contemporary authors will be made.
Oral lessons
Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course
Competitive emotions, and the corresponding vices and virtues:
envy, emulation, trust, hope, fortitude, magnanimity.
See https://unige.it/off.f/2017/ins/16822.html
ANGELO CAMPODONICO (President)
FRANCESCO CAMERA
MIRELLA PASINI
DANIELE ROLANDO
MARIA SILVIA VACCAREZZA
DOMENICO VENTURELLI
October 10th
THEMES OF PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Oral exam
Oral exam Presentations given by students during seminar classes will count toward the final mark. Students can choose which texts to work on; nevertheless, their choice must be approved by the professor.
