OVERVIEW

Presentation

The course aims at introducing first-year students to the basic terminology, the classic authors, the main currents and the major issues of moral philosophy.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Being able to present the main currents and topics of moral philosophy: the problem of freedom, the origin of Evil, and the nature of Good, human conduct, principles, mobiles and purpose of actions, the concepts of virtue and happiness, relative or absolute nature of values. Learning to actively understand classics of moral philosophy, through interpretation of texts written by ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary philosophers.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will get acquainted with the major topics, main currents and classics of moral philosophy, in a speculative and historical perspective. Students will be introduced to the major themes in moral philosophy whilst reading some classics.

TEACHING METHODS

Lessons and seminars. Written and oral examination in the same day.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Contents

Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course

Module 1 Introduction to Ethics (main concepts and main streams)

Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course

Module 1 Introduction to Ethics (main concepts and main streams)

Module Introduction to some Classics of Ethics

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The reading list  of this course are available on the italian version of the web page

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANGELO CAMPODONICO (President)

FRANCESCO CAMERA

ROBERTO CELADA BALLANTI

MIRELLA PASINI

DANIELE ROLANDO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October 2nd 2018

Class schedule

MORAL PHILOSOPHY

EXAMS

Exam schedule