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; themes and problems will be covered in constant dialogue with other fields of knowledge. The student will have to acquire the ability to evaluate meaning of Italian philosophical tradition in the context of European thought.

PREREQUISITES

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

TEACHING METHODS

The Course will take place through Lectures; seminar Reports by students are foreseen.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Blind Man’s Lantern. The Italian Path from Irrationalism to Tragicism

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Armando Carlini, Il mito del realismo, a cura di Paolo De Lucia, Franco Angeli, Milano 2024.

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 19 February 2024.

Class schedule

HISTORY OF ITALIAN PHILOSOPHY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The Exam, that will take place in oral form, will focus on the texts in the Program and on the topics covered in Class.

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