Philosophy of Practices
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims at an in-depth discussion of issues in the general area of theoretical philosophy, discussing also their relationship with other disciplines, both scientific and not. Contemporary philosophical traditions will be dealt with, regarding the analysis of the founding practices of abstract thought, i.e. discursive, scientific, economical, scriptural and relate-to-habits-of-experience and way-of-life-practices.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- In-depth knowledge of problems in genealogical, existentialist, and pragmatist thinking, and all the related fields of the philosophy of practices, as well as ability to critically evaluate the results studied and their eventual connection to specific moments of ancient and modern thought.
- Development of a better familiarity with the research methods in the area of theoretical philosophy; special attention is devoted to opportunities to employ ideas and concepts from other disciplines.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
- Ability to apply the knowledge and critical skills acquired, also outside the specific area of the course and also outside philosophy.
- Ability to critically assess the methods employed in philosophical research and apply them to new problems.
- In-depth knowledge of problems in genealogical, existentialist, and pragmatist thinking, and all the related fields of the philosophy of practices, as well as ability to critically evaluate the results studied and their eventual connection to specific moments of ancient and modern thought.
- Development of a better familiarity with the research methods in the area of theoretical philosophy; special attention is devoted to opportunities to employ ideas and concepts from other disciplines.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
- Ability to apply the knowledge and critical skills acquired, also outside the specific area of the course and also outside philosophy.
- Ability to critically assess the methods employed in philosophical research and apply them to new problems.
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
During the emergency phase, classes will be given on Microsoft Teams when participation is synchronous. Lessons will be recorded and uploaded on the Unimi online platform "Ariel, also in the case participation is not simultaneous. Teaching will be held both in sync and not, according to the programme aim. At the end of each teaching unit (once a month), a consecutive four-hours class will take place to allow students to pose questions, start discussions, deepen their knowledge and present projects that will be part of the final evaluation.
Course syllabus
"Thinking practices".
The course will focus on the so-called "thought of practices", which can lead a reflection on some authors such as M. Foucault, G. Deleuze, C. Sini. Definitions, meanings and most relevant paths that followed this interpretative perspective will be explored.
Main topics: Practices, discourses, life and knowledge: the thought of Carlo Sini.
M. Foucault and discursive practices; M. Foucault: practices and dispositifs of power
The course will focus on the so-called "thought of practices", which can lead a reflection on some authors such as M. Foucault, G. Deleuze, C. Sini. Definitions, meanings and most relevant paths that followed this interpretative perspective will be explored.
Main topics: Practices, discourses, life and knowledge: the thought of Carlo Sini.
M. Foucault and discursive practices; M. Foucault: practices and dispositifs of power
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Debate and discussion.
Students' essays on programme related subjects, or on specific parts of the programme (they will be part of the final evaluation).
During the emergency phase, the different methodologies will formally take place as it is stated, whereas the class topic will stay the same.
Debate and discussion.
Students' essays on programme related subjects, or on specific parts of the programme (they will be part of the final evaluation).
During the emergency phase, the different methodologies will formally take place as it is stated, whereas the class topic will stay the same.
Teaching Resources
Readings for attending students (9 ECTS)
C. Sini, Inizio, Milano, Jaca Book.
C. Sini, La vita dei filosofi, Milano, Jaca Book.
M. Foucault, L'archeologia del sapere, Milano, BUR.
G. Deleuze, Foucault, Napoli, Cronopio (or Orthotes).
M. Foucault, Sorvegliare e punire, Torino, Einaudi.
M. Foucault, La volontà di sapere, Milano, Feltrinelli.
Non attending students will add the volume: M. Foucault, Il coraggio della verità, Milano, Feltrinelli.
Readings for attending students (6 ECTS):
C. Sini, Inizio, Milano, Jaca Book.
C. Sini, La vita dei filosofi, Milano, Jaca Book.
M. Foucault, L'archeologia del sapere, Milano, BUR.
G. Deleuze, Foucault, Napoli, Cronopio (or Orthotes
Non attending students will add the volume: M. Foucault,Sorvegliare e punire, Torino, Einaudi.
).
C. Sini, Inizio, Milano, Jaca Book.
C. Sini, La vita dei filosofi, Milano, Jaca Book.
M. Foucault, L'archeologia del sapere, Milano, BUR.
G. Deleuze, Foucault, Napoli, Cronopio (or Orthotes).
M. Foucault, Sorvegliare e punire, Torino, Einaudi.
M. Foucault, La volontà di sapere, Milano, Feltrinelli.
Non attending students will add the volume: M. Foucault, Il coraggio della verità, Milano, Feltrinelli.
Readings for attending students (6 ECTS):
C. Sini, Inizio, Milano, Jaca Book.
C. Sini, La vita dei filosofi, Milano, Jaca Book.
M. Foucault, L'archeologia del sapere, Milano, BUR.
G. Deleuze, Foucault, Napoli, Cronopio (or Orthotes
Non attending students will add the volume: M. Foucault,Sorvegliare e punire, Torino, Einaudi.
).
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral examination consists, both for attending or non-attending students, in a series of questions relating to the programme, answering to which the student will show knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discussed during the course (exposition);- ability to exemplify and evaluate concepts (understanding); capacity of using and applying concepts (development); use of technical lexicon.
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
Professor(s)