OVERVIEW

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.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course’s aim is to present the great relevance of contemporary Italian philosophy, especially in relation to themes such as existence and contradiction.

PREREQUISITES

Knowledge and passion are required for the Italian, philosophical and cultural tradition.

TEACHING METHODS

The Lessons will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10.15-11.45 am.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The Towers and Ruins. Irrationalism, Skepticism and Tragicism in the contemporary Italian philosophy

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Giuseppe Rensi, La filosofia dell’assurdo, Nota di Renato Chiarenza, IV ed., Adelphi, Milano 2009.

Pier Paolo Pasolini, Petrolio, nuova ed., a cura di Maria Careri e Walter Siti, Garzanti, Milano 2022.

For students not attending, also

Massimo Ferrari, Mezzo secolo di filosofia italiana. Dal secondo dopoguerra al nuovo millennio, Il Mulino, Bologna 2016.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PAOLO DE LUCIA (President)

LETTERIO MAURO

OSCAR MEO (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Monday 13 February 2023.

Class schedule

HISTORY OF ITALIAN PHILOSOPHY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral Examination.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

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.

Exam schedule