History of Contemporary Philosophy
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the students with substantial basic knowledge of the vocabulary, the notions and the main claims of prominent writers in philosophy from the 18th to the 20th century through the close examination of their texts and related debates.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- knows the fundamental aspects of the history of contemporary philosophy
- has gained has a secure knowledge of the texts under scrutiny and their philosophical substance,
- understands the transformations of concepts and argumentative forms over time, and the various interpretations of the texts under scrutiny,
- has a proficient knowledge of the resources and methodological tools of the historical-philosophical research.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the graduate
- Can apply the knowledge that s/he has acquired in reading a philosophical text,
- Can apply the knowledge that s/he has acquired in framing authors, texts and debates in their philosophical context,
- Can apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of problems and to the discussion of competing views,
Can apply the methodological cognitions s/he has gained and the bibliographical resources in writing a short scientific paper on topics from the history of philosophy
At the end of the course, the student
- knows the fundamental aspects of the history of contemporary philosophy
- has gained has a secure knowledge of the texts under scrutiny and their philosophical substance,
- understands the transformations of concepts and argumentative forms over time, and the various interpretations of the texts under scrutiny,
- has a proficient knowledge of the resources and methodological tools of the historical-philosophical research.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the graduate
- Can apply the knowledge that s/he has acquired in reading a philosophical text,
- Can apply the knowledge that s/he has acquired in framing authors, texts and debates in their philosophical context,
- Can apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of problems and to the discussion of competing views,
Can apply the methodological cognitions s/he has gained and the bibliographical resources in writing a short scientific paper on topics from the history of philosophy
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 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 recordings of the lessons will remain available until the end of the lessons
Online environments used:
Ariel; https://pgiordanettisfc.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3aDZG9AUBhJPHmuY82d-Aq4w_fAv244j7WUOaiTYQTMoA1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=e0402483-6d83-4f80-8017-c4e0c601b684&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
Codice Teams: hkckg7k
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 recordings of the lessons will remain available until the end of the lessons
Online environments used:
Ariel; https://pgiordanettisfc.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3aDZG9AUBhJPHmuY82d-Aq4w_fAv244j7WUOaiTYQTMoA1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=e0402483-6d83-4f80-8017-c4e0c601b684&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
Codice Teams: hkckg7k
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 will address Friedrich Nietzsche's, The Birth of Tragedy. Passages from other works will be interpreted in relation to each unity.
Prerequisites for admission
No specific requirements other than those required for access to the degree program
Teaching methods
Frontal Lessons
Teaching Resources
Teaching Resources
Attending students (6 e 9 cfu)
Giuseppe Cambiano, Massimo Mori (a cura di), Storia della filosofia contemporanea, Laterza 2014.
Franco Restaino, Nietzsche. L'arte come compimento supremo della vita, in Franco Restaino, Storia dell'estetica moderna, Torino, UTET, 1991, pp. 171-183 (disponibile su teams).
Gherardo Ugolini, Guida alla lettura della «Nascita della tragedia» di Nietzsche, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2007.
Non attending students (6 e 9 cfu) prepare also
Carlo Gentile, Introduzione a Nietzsche, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2017.
Attending students (6 e 9 cfu)
Friedrich Nietzsche, La nascita della tragedia, a cura di Vivetta Vivarelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2009, capitolo 1-9 pp. 1-97.
Attending students (6 e 9 cfu)
Friedrich Nietzsche, La nascita della tragedia, a cura di Vivetta Vivarelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2009, capitolo 10-19, pp. 97-186.
Attending students (9 cfu)
Friedrich Nietzsche, La nascita della tragedia, a cura di Vivetta Vivarelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2009, capitolo 19-25, pp. 187-228 and Antologia, pp. 229-277.
Non attending students (9 cfu) prepare also: Vivetta Vivarelli, Introduzione, in Friedrich Nietzsche, La nascita della tragedia, a cura di Vivetta Vivarelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2009, pp. VII-LXXXIX.
Attending and non attending students (9 CFU);
La filosofia nell'epoca tragica dei Greci e Scritti 1870-1873
Traduzione di Giorgio Colli
Piccola Biblioteca Adelphi, 277
1991,
Attending students (6 e 9 cfu)
Giuseppe Cambiano, Massimo Mori (a cura di), Storia della filosofia contemporanea, Laterza 2014.
Franco Restaino, Nietzsche. L'arte come compimento supremo della vita, in Franco Restaino, Storia dell'estetica moderna, Torino, UTET, 1991, pp. 171-183 (disponibile su teams).
Gherardo Ugolini, Guida alla lettura della «Nascita della tragedia» di Nietzsche, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2007.
Non attending students (6 e 9 cfu) prepare also
Carlo Gentile, Introduzione a Nietzsche, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2017.
Attending students (6 e 9 cfu)
Friedrich Nietzsche, La nascita della tragedia, a cura di Vivetta Vivarelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2009, capitolo 1-9 pp. 1-97.
Attending students (6 e 9 cfu)
Friedrich Nietzsche, La nascita della tragedia, a cura di Vivetta Vivarelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2009, capitolo 10-19, pp. 97-186.
Attending students (9 cfu)
Friedrich Nietzsche, La nascita della tragedia, a cura di Vivetta Vivarelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2009, capitolo 19-25, pp. 187-228 and Antologia, pp. 229-277.
Non attending students (9 cfu) prepare also: Vivetta Vivarelli, Introduzione, in Friedrich Nietzsche, La nascita della tragedia, a cura di Vivetta Vivarelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2009, pp. VII-LXXXIX.
Attending and non attending students (9 CFU);
La filosofia nell'epoca tragica dei Greci e Scritti 1870-1873
Traduzione di Giorgio Colli
Piccola Biblioteca Adelphi, 277
1991,
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral: The exam, for both attending and non-attending students, consists of an oral test, an interview aimed at ascertaining the students' knowledge of the topics scheduled and provides for a question for each teaching unit.
Unita' didattica A
M-FIL/06 - HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-FIL/06 - HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-FIL/06 - HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)