LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Answering the ambitious - but inevitable - question "what is the human being?" using rational arguments and relying on the contributions of sciences and philosophy.
• Being able to outline the set of themes and main perspectives in this field.
• In-depth study of (at least) a classic of this field and a particularly relevant theme.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims:

•     explain the conceptual boundaries and the historical context of the discipline
•     clarifying the main topics of philosophical anthropology
•     introducing to the knowledge and reading of the classics texts of the discipline
•      discussing a specific topic through the classic and the contemporary debates.

Learning outcomes:

•      knowledge and understanding of texts and contexts
•      orderly and reasoned exposition of general issues
•      ability to display a topic, chosen and discussed, individually or in groups, through classroom presentations
•      start of group research work (for students who are taking the 9-CFU course )

PREREQUISITES

You have to be interested in the moral dilemmas  caused  by the biological sciences and humanities.
 It is preferable to have  a basic knowledge of the philosophical and cultural tradition.

TEACHING METHODS

The lessons will hopefully be held in person, with the possibility for students to follow even remotely via video conference on the Teams platform (the access code will be provided here).

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Frequency is recommended.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course

1. Human nature in Philosophy.
The following topics will be addressed: methods and objects of philosophical anthropology, in relation to other sub-fields of philosophy, natural sciences, and humanities. Different perspectives on philosophical anthropology. Continuity and discontinuity in the interpretation of the Human: mind and body, nature and culture, desire and rationality, speculative reason and practical reason. Examples of ancient and modern philosophical anthropology.

2. The Self and the Other: Identity and Narrative Approach
Contemporay philosophy and  the self/other connection, from  Paul Ricoeur's works

Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course

1. Human nature in Philosophy.
The following topics will be addressed: methods and objects of philosophical anthropology, in relation to other sub-fields of philosophy, natural sciences, and humanities. Different perspectives on philosophical anthropology.   Continuity and discontinuity in the interpretation of the Human: mind and body, nature and culture, desire and rationality, speculative reason and practical reason. Examples of ancient and modern philosophical anthropology.

2. The Self  and the Other: Identity and Narrative Approach

• Contemporary philosophy exploring the Self/Other connection, from the Paul Ricoeur works.
• Contemporary debate and cultural, sociological and political definitions

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.