Teaching Workshop: Aristotelian Themes and the Contemporary Debate Ii
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The student will gain knowledge of Aristotle views on virtue and of the contemporary debate on virtue epistemology.
Expected learning outcomes
The workshop aims to develop the following skills:
Critical thinking skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will display a sufficiently independent critical approach in selecting and interpreting the notions that are most relevant their area of study and to the broader socio-cultural context in which they operate
Communication skills:
By the end of the workshop:
- students will be able to effectively communicate the acquired knowledge and disseminate it to the general public;
- student will have developed basic IT skills concerning knowledge preservation and transfer.
Learning skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will have developed the learning skills required to continue their studies in keeping with their own research interests. In order to meet this objective, students will also develop relevant skills in the independent interpretation of sources and in the use of basic IT tool for bibliographic research.
Critical thinking skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will display a sufficiently independent critical approach in selecting and interpreting the notions that are most relevant their area of study and to the broader socio-cultural context in which they operate
Communication skills:
By the end of the workshop:
- students will be able to effectively communicate the acquired knowledge and disseminate it to the general public;
- student will have developed basic IT skills concerning knowledge preservation and transfer.
Learning skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will have developed the learning skills required to continue their studies in keeping with their own research interests. In order to meet this objective, students will also develop relevant skills in the independent interpretation of sources and in the use of basic IT tool for bibliographic research.
Lesson period: Second semester
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
Lesson period
Second semester
During the ongoing covid emergency, the course syllabus will be maintained with the following changes made to enhance the effectiveness of the online version of the course, which was originally designed for face-to-face teaching.
Online environments used:
Ariel: https://azucchiltadc2.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Zoom: code available on Ariel.
Any updates to the schedule will be posted in Ariel.
Online environments used:
Ariel: https://azucchiltadc2.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Zoom: code available on Ariel.
Any updates to the schedule will be posted in Ariel.
Course syllabus
The lab will focus on the theme of virtue in Aristotle. As far as the contemporary debate is concerned, the focus will be on virtue epistemology.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites other than those required to enroll in the program.
Teaching methods
Classes will be held according to the following risk scenarios:
- maximum severity (red zone): classes will be held only remotely in synchronous mode (using Zoom)
- high severity (orange zone): lessons will be held in mixed mode, partly in person and partly online. the face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with Zoom as well as students in the classroom. Online lessons will be held synchronously (using Zoom)
- severity (yellow zone): classes will be held according with the orange zone guidelines and, if conditions allow, the number of lessons on campus will be increased.
The calendar of in person lessons and updates will be published on the online course platform.
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso-di-laurea/seguire-il-percorso-di-studi/didattica-presenza
- maximum severity (red zone): classes will be held only remotely in synchronous mode (using Zoom)
- high severity (orange zone): lessons will be held in mixed mode, partly in person and partly online. the face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with Zoom as well as students in the classroom. Online lessons will be held synchronously (using Zoom)
- severity (yellow zone): classes will be held according with the orange zone guidelines and, if conditions allow, the number of lessons on campus will be increased.
The calendar of in person lessons and updates will be published on the online course platform.
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso-di-laurea/seguire-il-percorso-di-studi/didattica-presenza
Teaching Resources
-Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics
-Annas J. (2015) "Applying Virtue to Ethics", Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 32:1
-Harman G. (2001) "Virtue Ethics without Character Traits" in A. Byrne, R. Stalnaker, and R. Wedgwood (ds.) Fact and value, The MIT Press, pp. 117-127
-Russell D. C. (2013) The Cambridge Companion to Virtue Ethics, Cambridge University Press
-Sosa E., Baehr J. (2015) "How Are Virtue and Knowledge Related?" in M. Alfano (ed.) Current Controversies in Virtue Theory, Routledge pp. 61-90
-Sosa E. (2007) "A Virtue Epistemology" in Sosa E., A Virtue Epistemology: Apt Belief and Reflective Knowledge, Volume I, Oxford University Press
-Sosa E. (1991) Knowledge in Perspective: Selected Essays in Epistemology, Cambridge University Press
-Annas J. (2015) "Applying Virtue to Ethics", Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 32:1
-Harman G. (2001) "Virtue Ethics without Character Traits" in A. Byrne, R. Stalnaker, and R. Wedgwood (ds.) Fact and value, The MIT Press, pp. 117-127
-Russell D. C. (2013) The Cambridge Companion to Virtue Ethics, Cambridge University Press
-Sosa E., Baehr J. (2015) "How Are Virtue and Knowledge Related?" in M. Alfano (ed.) Current Controversies in Virtue Theory, Routledge pp. 61-90
-Sosa E. (2007) "A Virtue Epistemology" in Sosa E., A Virtue Epistemology: Apt Belief and Reflective Knowledge, Volume I, Oxford University Press
-Sosa E. (1991) Knowledge in Perspective: Selected Essays in Epistemology, Cambridge University Press
Assessment methods and Criteria
In order to pass, the student must participate in the lab's activities and prepare (possibly as part of a group) a talk to be given in class. Attendance is mandatory.
Evaluation criteria:
- capacity to think critically;
- capacity to communicate clearly, also by using slides;
-capacity to read original papers and do a bibliographic search.
Evaluation criteria:
- capacity to think critically;
- capacity to communicate clearly, also by using slides;
-capacity to read original papers and do a bibliographic search.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Zucchi Alessandro