OVERVIEW

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.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

TEACHING METHODS

Oral lessons

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course

Competitive emotions, and the corresponding vices and virtues:

envy, emulation, trust, hope, fortitude, magnanimity.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

See https://unige.it/off.f/2017/ins/16822.html

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANGELO CAMPODONICO (President)

FRANCESCO CAMERA

MIRELLA PASINI

DANIELE ROLANDO

MARIA SILVIA VACCAREZZA

DOMENICO VENTURELLI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October 10th

Class schedule

THEMES OF PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

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.

Exam schedule