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.
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.
The course’s aim is to present the great relevance of contemporary Italian philosophy, especially in relation to themes such as existence and contradiction.
Knowledge and passion are required for the Italian, philosophical and cultural tradition.
The Lessons will hopefully be held in person, with the possibility of following remotely via the Teams Platform. In that case, the Access Code will be provided.
The Ecstasies of Evil. Tragicism and Transgression in the contemporary Italian philosophy
Franco Rella, Figure del male, II ed., Meltemi, Milano 2017.
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Petrolio, a cura di Silvia De Laude, con una Nota filologica di Aurelio Roncaglia, XIII rist. della II ed., Mondadori, Milano 2014.
For students not attending, also
M. Ferrari, Mezzo secolo di filosofia italiana. Dal secondo dopoguerra al nuovo millennio, Il Mulino, Bologna 2016.
Ricevimento: Professor De Lucia receives students in his office in via Balbi 4 (2nd floor): Friday 10-12 AM.
PAOLO DE LUCIA (President)
LETTERIO MAURO
OSCAR MEO (Substitute)
HISTORY OF ITALIAN PHILOSOPHY
Oral Examination.
Evaluation of the knowledge component: up to 15/30; Evaluation of the processing capacities: up to 10/30; Evaluation of the communication skills: up to 5/30.
