History of Medieval Philosophy (MA)
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
This course aims at providing students, through the study of relevant authors and problems, with 1) a thorough understanding of the history of medieval thought; 2) the essential critical tools that allow them to read autonomously and critically philosophical texts authored by medieval authors and to analyze their context, their sources, their argumentative forms.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- knows a decisive phase of the development of philosophical and scientific thought through the reading of primary and secondary sources
- understands how scientific traditions, ideas and argumentative forms changed between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
- has an advanced knowledge of the bibliographical and methodological tools of research in the history of philosophy.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- is able to philologically understand texts and essays examined in class
- is able to clearly and thoroughly expound the problems discussed in these texts and to critically evaluate their interpretations
- can apply the knowledge and reading methods learned in class to other philosophical and scientific texts and problems.
At the end of the course, the student
- knows a decisive phase of the development of philosophical and scientific thought through the reading of primary and secondary sources
- understands how scientific traditions, ideas and argumentative forms changed between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
- has an advanced knowledge of the bibliographical and methodological tools of research in the history of philosophy.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- is able to philologically understand texts and essays examined in class
- is able to clearly and thoroughly expound the problems discussed in these texts and to critically evaluate their interpretations
- can apply the knowledge and reading methods learned in class to other philosophical and scientific texts and 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
Course syllabus
The course is open to all students of the degree course in Philosophical Sciences (6 and 9 ECTS) and to all students of other courses of the University of Milan who are interested in medieval philosophy.
The course aims at:
1) Examining the main themes of Dante's philosophy, through the reading of a large selection of passages from the Convivio and the Monarchia.
2) Tracing the sources and evaluating the role they played in Dante's philosophical thought;
3) Reconstructing historiographical debates on Dante's philosophy from the 19th century onwards.
The course aims at:
1) Examining the main themes of Dante's philosophy, through the reading of a large selection of passages from the Convivio and the Monarchia.
2) Tracing the sources and evaluating the role they played in Dante's philosophical thought;
3) Reconstructing historiographical debates on Dante's philosophy from the 19th century onwards.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of medieval philosophy.
Teaching methods
Lectures and debates.
Teaching Resources
Readings and assignments for attending students
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
1. Dante, Convivio (any edition): selezione di passi indicati a lezione
Testi aggiuntivi per 9 CFU:
2. Dante, Monarchia, Italian translation by di D. Quaglioni, Mondadori, Milano 2015;
3. P. Porro, "Dante e la tradizione filosofica", in R. Rea, J. Steinberg (eds), Dante, Carocci, Firenze 2020, pp. 307-327.
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exams:
Two of the following articles:
1. B. Nardi, Saggi di filosofia dantesca, La Nuova Italia, Firenze, 1976, pp. 215-275;
2. C. Vasoli, "La pace nel pensiero filosofico e teologico-politico da Dante a Ockham", in Aspetti culturali della società italiana nel periodo del papato avignonese, Todi 1981, pp. 27-67 (available on Ariel);
3. E. Gilson, Dante e la filosofia, Jaca Book, Milano 1987, pp. 151-206;
4. R. Imbach, Dante, la filosofia e i laici, Marietti, Genova-Milano 2003, pp. 131-166;
5. J.-B. Brenet, "Théorie de l'intellect et organisation politique chez Dante et Averroès", Rivista di filosofia neoscolastica, 2006, pp. 467-483;
6. L. Bianchi, "Noli comedere panem philosophorum inutiliter: Dante Alighieri and John of Jandun on Philosophical 'Bread'", Tijdschrift voor filosofie, 2013, pp. 335-355 (available on Ariel)
7. G. Fioravanti, "La prima trattazione 'sottile' della nobiltà: Convivio, trattato IV", Rivista di filosofia neoscolastica, 2013, pp. 97-104 (available on Ariel)
8. L. Bianchi, "L'averroismo di Dante: qualche osservazione critica", Le tre corone. Rivista internazionale di studi su Dante, Petrarca, Boccaccio, 2015, pp. 71-109;
9. P. Chiesa - A. Tabarroni, "Come datare la Monarchia di Dante: una discussione che continua", in Per Enrico Fenzi, Le Lettere, Firenze 2020, pp. 159-175.
Additional readings for non-attending students:
P. Falzone, Desiderio della scienza e desiderio di Dio nel Convivio di Dante, Il Mulino, Napoli 2010, pp. 101-277.
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
1. Dante, Convivio (any edition): selezione di passi indicati a lezione
Testi aggiuntivi per 9 CFU:
2. Dante, Monarchia, Italian translation by di D. Quaglioni, Mondadori, Milano 2015;
3. P. Porro, "Dante e la tradizione filosofica", in R. Rea, J. Steinberg (eds), Dante, Carocci, Firenze 2020, pp. 307-327.
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exams:
Two of the following articles:
1. B. Nardi, Saggi di filosofia dantesca, La Nuova Italia, Firenze, 1976, pp. 215-275;
2. C. Vasoli, "La pace nel pensiero filosofico e teologico-politico da Dante a Ockham", in Aspetti culturali della società italiana nel periodo del papato avignonese, Todi 1981, pp. 27-67 (available on Ariel);
3. E. Gilson, Dante e la filosofia, Jaca Book, Milano 1987, pp. 151-206;
4. R. Imbach, Dante, la filosofia e i laici, Marietti, Genova-Milano 2003, pp. 131-166;
5. J.-B. Brenet, "Théorie de l'intellect et organisation politique chez Dante et Averroès", Rivista di filosofia neoscolastica, 2006, pp. 467-483;
6. L. Bianchi, "Noli comedere panem philosophorum inutiliter: Dante Alighieri and John of Jandun on Philosophical 'Bread'", Tijdschrift voor filosofie, 2013, pp. 335-355 (available on Ariel)
7. G. Fioravanti, "La prima trattazione 'sottile' della nobiltà: Convivio, trattato IV", Rivista di filosofia neoscolastica, 2013, pp. 97-104 (available on Ariel)
8. L. Bianchi, "L'averroismo di Dante: qualche osservazione critica", Le tre corone. Rivista internazionale di studi su Dante, Petrarca, Boccaccio, 2015, pp. 71-109;
9. P. Chiesa - A. Tabarroni, "Come datare la Monarchia di Dante: una discussione che continua", in Per Enrico Fenzi, Le Lettere, Firenze 2020, pp. 159-175.
Additional readings for non-attending students:
P. Falzone, Desiderio della scienza e desiderio di Dio nel Convivio di Dante, Il Mulino, Napoli 2010, pp. 101-277.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final examination consists of an oral exam, whose purpose is to test the knowledge and skills acquired by students. The grading system for the final exam is based on a 0-30 scale, 18 being the lowest passing mark. Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of texts and essays examined during the course (knowledge);
- ability to clarify concepts and analyse arguments (understanding)
- ability to critically evaluate different interpretations of texts and historical problems (development);
- use of language (exposition).
- knowledge of texts and essays examined during the course (knowledge);
- ability to clarify concepts and analyse arguments (understanding)
- ability to critically evaluate different interpretations of texts and historical problems (development);
- use of language (exposition).
M-FIL/08 - HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Bianchi Luca Maria Silvio Francesco
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 14.30-16.30
Studio Ghiacciaia (first floor)