Descriptive Phenomenology
A.Y. 2022/2023
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
Course syllabus
The course aims to analyze the concept of illusion by discussing it in some of its various forms: illusion in the cognitive, metaphysical, and literary spheres. In particular, the course will attempt to show how the concept of illusion derives part of its meaning from a false image of reality.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of 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:
1. D. Hoffman, L'illusione della realtà. Come l'evoluzione ci inganna sul mondo che vediamo, Bollati Boringhieri, Torino 2020, capitoli 1-5;
2. E. Husserl, La Crisi delle scienze europee, Il Saggiatore, Milano 2002, §§ 8-14
3. B. Stroud, The Quest for Reality and the Metaphysics of Colour, OUP, 2002;
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exams:
two texts (or groups of texts) among the following:
A) I. Kant, Critique of pure reason, Trascendental Dialetics, Introduction & book I;
B) G. Leopardi, Dialogo di un Folletto e di uno Gnomo e Dialogo di Federico Ruysch e le sue mummie, in Operette morali (qualsiasi edizione);
C) L. Wittgenstein On Certainty, Blackwell, Oxford, §§ 476-549
Lessons, texts, and materials made available on the ariel-web page of the course are part of the exam program.
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
1. D. Hoffman, L'illusione della realtà. Come l'evoluzione ci inganna sul mondo che vediamo, Bollati Boringhieri, Torino 2020, capitoli 1-5;
2. E. Husserl, La Crisi delle scienze europee, Il Saggiatore, Milano 2002, §§ 8-14
3. B. Stroud, The Quest for Reality and the Metaphysics of Colour, OUP, 2002;
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exams:
two texts (or groups of texts) among the following:
A) I. Kant, Critique of pure reason, Trascendental Dialetics, Introduction & book I;
B) G. Leopardi, Dialogo di un Folletto e di uno Gnomo e Dialogo di Federico Ruysch e le sue mummie, in Operette morali (qualsiasi edizione);
C) L. Wittgenstein On Certainty, Blackwell, Oxford, §§ 476-549
Lessons, texts, and materials made available on the ariel-web page of the course are part of the exam program.
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., whereas the second part has to test 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 of 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);
- the 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 of 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);
- the ability to apply concepts (development);
- linguistic skills
M-FIL/01 - THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Spinicci Paolo
Professor(s)