Epistemology
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course has the goal to discuss in depth problems in the general area of theoretical philosophy and philosophical anthropology. It focuses on questions concerning the nature of human experience and the constitution of subjectivity, stressing the connections with other disciplines (anthropology, psychology, sociology, biology, etc) and helping students to develop their analytical skills and recognize the connections between philosophical research and the current cultural context.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student:
· knows the theoretical fundamentals of contemporary philosophy and understands its vocabulary;
· understands the nature of philosophical problems;
· understands the nature and strength of philosophical arguments;
· knows the basic methodological elements of philosophical exercise.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student:
· is able to put forward and outline the main conceptual contributions of theoretical philosophy
· is able to identify philosophical topics and problems in philosophical and non-philosophical contexts;
· can approach general issues by adopting the appropriate methodological perspectives and discuss the arguments of various authors making use of an adequate lexicon.
· can consistently support her /his claims with arguments
At the end of the course, the student:
· knows the theoretical fundamentals of contemporary philosophy and understands its vocabulary;
· understands the nature of philosophical problems;
· understands the nature and strength of philosophical arguments;
· knows the basic methodological elements of philosophical exercise.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student:
· is able to put forward and outline the main conceptual contributions of theoretical philosophy
· is able to identify philosophical topics and problems in philosophical and non-philosophical contexts;
· can approach general issues by adopting the appropriate methodological perspectives and discuss the arguments of various authors making use of an adequate lexicon.
· can consistently support her /his claims with arguments
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course aims at addressing the question of identity: how do we become ourselves? How is human identity built and constructed? The theme of identity and its genealogy is particularly pressing to us, caught in the vortex of profound social and anthropological transformations, and thus proposes itself to us today with all its urgency. The course will touch on different topics as indicated in the sub-headings and aims at merging philosophical investigation with psychoanalytical and anthropological studies. There will be no additional activities or exercises.
The course is aimed at all students studying Philosophy as a main degree as well as those studying for other degrees in Humanistic Studies.
The course is aimed at all students studying Philosophy as a main degree as well as those studying for other degrees in Humanistic Studies.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the main themes in contemporary philosophy is preferable, even when handbook-based only.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Readings and assignments for attending students:
J-P. Sartre, L'essere e il nulla, Il Saggiatore, Milano 2014 (fino al Capitolo I della Parte terza incluso: pp. 11-358).
E. Levinas, Totalità e infinito, Jaca Book, Milano 2018.
J. Lacan, Funzione e campo della parola e del linguaggio in psicoanalisi, in Scritti, Einaudi, Torino 1974, vol. I, pp. 230-316.
J. Lacan, Il seminario. Libro I. Gli scritti tecnici di Freud. 1953-1954, Einaudi, Torino 2014, pp. 193-273.
Readings and assignments for non-attending students:
J-P. Sartre, L'essere e il nulla, Il Saggiatore, Milano 2014 (fino al Capitolo I della Parte terza incluso: pp. 11-358).
E. Levinas, Totalità e infinito, Jaca Book, Milano 2018.
J. Lacan, Funzione e campo della parola e del linguaggio in psicoanalisi, in Scritti, Einaudi, Torino 1974, vol. I, pp. 230-316.
J. Lacan, Il seminario. Libro I. Gli scritti tecnici di Freud. 1953-1954, Einaudi, Torino 2014, pp. 193-273.
C. Di Martino, Figure della relazione, Edizioni di Pagina, Bari 2018.
Un testo introduttivo al pensiero di J. Lacan, a scelta tra:
D. Tarizzo, Introduzione a Lacan, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2003.
A. Di Ciaccia, M. Recalcati, Jacques Lacan, Bruno Mondadori, Milano 2000.
J-P. Sartre, L'essere e il nulla, Il Saggiatore, Milano 2014 (fino al Capitolo I della Parte terza incluso: pp. 11-358).
E. Levinas, Totalità e infinito, Jaca Book, Milano 2018.
J. Lacan, Funzione e campo della parola e del linguaggio in psicoanalisi, in Scritti, Einaudi, Torino 1974, vol. I, pp. 230-316.
J. Lacan, Il seminario. Libro I. Gli scritti tecnici di Freud. 1953-1954, Einaudi, Torino 2014, pp. 193-273.
Readings and assignments for non-attending students:
J-P. Sartre, L'essere e il nulla, Il Saggiatore, Milano 2014 (fino al Capitolo I della Parte terza incluso: pp. 11-358).
E. Levinas, Totalità e infinito, Jaca Book, Milano 2018.
J. Lacan, Funzione e campo della parola e del linguaggio in psicoanalisi, in Scritti, Einaudi, Torino 1974, vol. I, pp. 230-316.
J. Lacan, Il seminario. Libro I. Gli scritti tecnici di Freud. 1953-1954, Einaudi, Torino 2014, pp. 193-273.
C. Di Martino, Figure della relazione, Edizioni di Pagina, Bari 2018.
Un testo introduttivo al pensiero di J. Lacan, a scelta tra:
D. Tarizzo, Introduzione a Lacan, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2003.
A. Di Ciaccia, M. Recalcati, Jacques Lacan, Bruno Mondadori, Milano 2000.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is oral only. It consists of a viva voce on the topics spelled out in the programme and is intended to ascertain:
- knowledge of the programme contents;
- ability to understand and articulate the concepts used;
- communication skills and use of appropriate terminology when presenting the subject.
- knowledge of the programme contents;
- ability to understand and articulate the concepts used;
- communication skills and use of appropriate terminology when presenting the subject.
Unita' didattica A
M-FIL/01 - THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-FIL/01 - THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-FIL/01 - THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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