Descriptive Phenomenology
A.Y. 2021/2022
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 subjects. The problems discussed have to do with the nature of perception, memory, imagination, and the relationship between them.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- In-depth knowledge of problems in philosophy of mind, as well as ability to critically evaluate the results studied.
- 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 philosophy of mind, as well as ability to critically evaluate the results studied.
- 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: Second 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
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.
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MSTeams as well as students in the classroom.
The lessons will be recorded. The recordings of the lessons will remain available until the end of the lessons.
Online environments used:
Ariel: https://pspiniccifd.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Teams: keycode: fdiu164 - link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3aOj6CeVprCPMWtqTqBsbFHrrhDcJXjf2Um4_jhzfsFz81%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=72a6d70b-ca75-46cd-9689-0d663f40304a&tenantId=13b55eef-7018-4674-a3d7-cc0db06d545c
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/teaching-activities-campus
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-services/microsoft-office-365-education
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/sitting-exams
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MSTeams as well as students in the classroom.
The lessons will be recorded. The recordings of the lessons will remain available until the end of the lessons.
Online environments used:
Ariel: https://pspiniccifd.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Teams: keycode: fdiu164 - link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3aOj6CeVprCPMWtqTqBsbFHrrhDcJXjf2Um4_jhzfsFz81%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=72a6d70b-ca75-46cd-9689-0d663f40304a&tenantId=13b55eef-7018-4674-a3d7-cc0db06d545c
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/teaching-activities-campus
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-services/microsoft-office-365-education
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/sitting-exams
Course syllabus
The course aims to discuss and analyze a classic problem in the philosophy of imagination: fiction texts (as well as plays of pretending)
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge in Phenomenology and Philosophy of Mind
Teaching methods
Lectures
Debate and discussion
Debate and discussion
Teaching Resources
Readings and assignments:
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
One text among the followings:
- R. Ingarden, L'opera d'arte letteraria, Campostrini, 2011, capitoli
- W. Iser, L'atto della lettura. Il Mulino, Bologna, 1987;
- G. Currie, Narrative and narrators. A philosophy of Stories, OUP, 2011;
2. K. Stock, Only Imagine. Fiction, Interpretation and Imagination, OUP, 2017;
3. C. Barbero, Filosofia della letteratura, Carocci, Roma 2013.
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
D. Lewis, 'Truth in Fiction.'American Journal of Philosophy 15 (1978): 37-46.
S. Friends, The real foundation of fictional words, Australasian Journal of Philosophy 95 (1), 2017, 29-42
Lessons, texts, and materials made available on the ariel-web page of the course are part of the exam program.
Eventual changes in the exam program will be announced in the web page of the course. Students are kindly requested to consult the web page frequently.
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
One text among the followings:
- R. Ingarden, L'opera d'arte letteraria, Campostrini, 2011, capitoli
- W. Iser, L'atto della lettura. Il Mulino, Bologna, 1987;
- G. Currie, Narrative and narrators. A philosophy of Stories, OUP, 2011;
2. K. Stock, Only Imagine. Fiction, Interpretation and Imagination, OUP, 2017;
3. C. Barbero, Filosofia della letteratura, Carocci, Roma 2013.
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
D. Lewis, 'Truth in Fiction.'American Journal of Philosophy 15 (1978): 37-46.
S. Friends, The real foundation of fictional words, Australasian Journal of Philosophy 95 (1), 2017, 29-42
Lessons, texts, and materials made available on the ariel-web page of the course are part of the exam program.
Eventual changes in the exam program will be announced in the web page of the course. Students are kindly requested to consult the web page frequently.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Both for attending and non-attending students, the final examination consists of an oral exam of about 30 minutes, divided into two parts of 15 minutes each. The first part has to test the knowledge and the understanding of the suggested readings., where the second part has to text the ability to analyze and discuss short quotes from the readings of the examination program.
Attending students can submit a short paper (about 5000 words) on topics related to the class. The clarity in the exposition and the solidity in argumentative construction will be taken into account for evaluating the paper. Essays will not receive an autonomous mark. They will be discussed during the oral examination and they will contribute to the definition of the final grade.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discusses during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- ability to apply concepts (development);
- linguistic skills
Attending students can submit a short paper (about 5000 words) on topics related to the class. The clarity in the exposition and the solidity in argumentative construction will be taken into account for evaluating the paper. Essays will not receive an autonomous mark. They will be discussed during the oral examination and they will contribute to the definition of the final grade.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discusses during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- ability to apply concepts (development);
- linguistic skills
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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