CODE 65027 ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 1 METODOLOGIE FILOSOFICHE 8465 (LM-78) - 6 cfu anno 1 METODOLOGIE FILOSOFICHE 8465 (LM-78) - 9 cfu anno 2 METODOLOGIE FILOSOFICHE 8465 (LM-78) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-FIL/01 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 2° Semester OVERVIEW The lectures will focus on one of the main topics of theoretical philosophy with reference to one or more texts of classic thinkers of the past and of the most relevant among the contemporary philosophers. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will further analyze some classic and contemporary theoretic themes in philosophy; they will learn to master the methods and tools needed to approach such problems; they will learn to discuss classic texts through a seminar method. TEACHING METHODS Lecture. Part of the 9 cfu course will be performed through seminar sessions, with the collaboration of Dr. Attilio Bruzzone. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course Kant on the problem of interpreting the religious meaning of the Bible. Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course Part 1 Kant on the problem of interpreting the religious meaning of the Bible. Part 2 Humanistic interpretation of religions and Ernst Bloch's utopia of a meta-religion. 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. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD GERARDO CUNICO Ricevimento: FOR STUDENTS: First semester: Monday 9-11 AM and Thursday 3-4 PM; Second semester: Tuesday 11 AM-1 PM and Friday 9-11 AM (DAFIST, Philosophy Section, via Balbi 4, 2nd floor) FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS: First semester: Monday 9-11 AM and Thursday 3-4 PM; Second semester: Tuesday 11 AM-1 PM and Friday 9-11 AM (DAFIST, Philosophy Section, via Balbi 4, 2nd floor) FRANCESCO CAMERA Ricevimento: FRANCESCO CAMERA Office hours Monday 10-12 AM (DAFIST, Philosophy Section via Balbi 4, 2nd floor) Exam Board GERARDO CUNICO (President) FRANCESCO CAMERA ROBERTO CELADA BALLANTI DOMENICO VENTURELLI LESSONS LESSONS START February 20, 2018. Class schedule PHILOSOPHICAL THEORIES EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam. ASSESSMENT METHODS Oral exam. Students are invited to actively participate to classes by submitting an individual presentation (oral and written). The presentation will replace part of the exam. Exam material: for students who are taking the 6-CFU course: Texts A and B for students who are taking the 9-CFU course: Part 1: texts A and B. Part 2: texts A and B. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 15/01/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 02/02/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 22/05/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 11/06/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 25/06/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 09/07/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale 12/09/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION