The course will focus (at advanced level) on some of the main topics in theoretical philosophy, with particular reference to classic authors of modern thought and to the most relevant contemporary philosophers.
Students will further analyze some classic and contemporary theoretic themes in philosophy; they will learn to master the methods and tools needed to approach such problems; they will learn to discuss classic texts through a seminar method.
By the end of the course, students will be able: to master the specific terminology of the subject; to treat and discuss in depth its distinctive contents and problems; to establish appropriate links between different contents; to interpret and contextualize the examined texts from a historical-theoretical point of view; to use the main concepts and arguments in a critical and personal way.
Lectures, reading and analyzing texts, guided discussion, problem solving.
Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course
Emotional life and knowledge
Emotional life can be understood in relation to the complex intertwining of necessity and freedom in human existence. The distinctive cognitive and ethical value of emotions has been highlighted from several points of view. Against this backdrop, lectures will zoom in on Descartes’ analysis of passions and their role within the body/soul dualism. The second part of the course will examine some sections of Max Scheler’s work Formalism in Ethics and Non-Formal Ethics of Values. We will analyze the issue of the emotional life in relation to the problems of knowledge, perception of values, personal identity, and existence of an objective ‘logic of the heart’.
Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course
Finally, the last lectures will consider the contribution of Martha Nussbaum and her work on the connection between emotions and particular forms of intelligence and practical rationality.
The reading list for this course is available on the Italian version of the web page.
Ricevimento: By e-mail appointment.
EDOARDO SIMONOTTI (President)
FRANCESCO CAMERA
ROBERTO CELADA BALLANTI (Substitute)
ELISABETTA COLAGROSSI (Substitute)
22 February, 2024
PHILOSOPHICAL THEORESIS (LM)
Attending students: oral exam concerning the contents of the lessons and texts in the bibliography.
Non-attending students: oral exam concerning the contents of the texts in the bibliography.
The expected learning outcomes will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
the mastery of the contents and specific terminology of the subject, in relation to the indicated program (acquired knowledge)
the ability to understand and explain the fundamental concepts and topics of the subject, establishing appropriate connections; especially in relation to the texts indicated in the reading list and discussed throughout the semester (used abilities)
the ability to use (in a critical and personal way) the fundamental concepts and topics of the subject, demonstrating interpretative and methodological skills corresponding to the general objectives of the degree course; these skills will also be assessed with reference to students’ active participation in classroom discussions (learned skills).
Attendance is recommended.
