Philosophy of Practices
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 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 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 for the entire academic year.
Online environments used:
[Ariel link]
https://rfabbrichesifp.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/
Teams (keycode in Ariel)
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 recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year.
Online environments used:
[Ariel link]
https://rfabbrichesifp.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/
Teams (keycode in Ariel)
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
Reflection on practices is first and foremost an analysis of the practices of discourse. Michel Foucault worked all his life on this subject, since his first writings in the 70s to the courses at Collège de France in the 80s. Nevertheless, his position changes: from the idea of the discoursive statement as a dispositif of power, to the theme of the courage of truth and its practice in actu.
We will analyze together the studies of a contemporary author, Carlo Sini, whose latest books report an analysis of discourse and its founding practices
We will analyze together the studies of a contemporary author, Carlo Sini, whose latest books report an analysis of discourse and its founding practices
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)
F. Nietzsche, Su verità e menzogna in senso extra-morale, Milano, Bompiani.
M. Foucault, L'ordine del discorso, Miano, Einaudi.
M. Foucault, Microfisica del potere, Torino, Einaudi, pp.1-54 (to be consulted in library).
M. Foucault, Discorso e verità nella Grecia antica, Roma, Donzelli, Feltrinelli.
M. Foucault, Il coraggio della verità, Milano, Feltrinelli.
Suggested reading: D. Eribon, Foucault, Feltrinelli,.
Non attending students will read:
C. Sini, Idioma, Milano, Jaca Book.
Readings for attending students (6 ECTS)
F. Nietzsche, Su verità e menzogna in senso extra-morale, Milano, Bompiani.
M. Foucault, L'ordine del discorso, Miano, Einaudi.
M. Foucault, Microfisica del potere, Torino, Einaudi, pp.1-54 (to be consulted in library).
M. Foucault, Il coraggio della verità, Milano, Feltrinelli.
C. Sini, Idioma, Milano, Jaca Book.
Non attending students will read:
C. Sini, Inizio, Milano, Jaca Book.
F. Nietzsche, Su verità e menzogna in senso extra-morale, Milano, Bompiani.
M. Foucault, L'ordine del discorso, Miano, Einaudi.
M. Foucault, Microfisica del potere, Torino, Einaudi, pp.1-54 (to be consulted in library).
M. Foucault, Discorso e verità nella Grecia antica, Roma, Donzelli, Feltrinelli.
M. Foucault, Il coraggio della verità, Milano, Feltrinelli.
Suggested reading: D. Eribon, Foucault, Feltrinelli,.
Non attending students will read:
C. Sini, Idioma, Milano, Jaca Book.
Readings for attending students (6 ECTS)
F. Nietzsche, Su verità e menzogna in senso extra-morale, Milano, Bompiani.
M. Foucault, L'ordine del discorso, Miano, Einaudi.
M. Foucault, Microfisica del potere, Torino, Einaudi, pp.1-54 (to be consulted in library).
M. Foucault, Il coraggio della verità, Milano, Feltrinelli.
C. Sini, Idioma, Milano, Jaca Book.
Non attending students will read:
C. Sini, Inizio, Milano, Jaca Book.
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)