History of Moral Philosophy
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to enable participants to acquire knowledge and to understand the historical development of Ethics, through the reading and the commentary of well-known classics of the discipline.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- knows the fundamental elements of the history of Ethics;
- understands the methodological reflections concerning the problems of the development of Ethics.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the student
- can apply the knowledge acquired in framing authors and texts historically;
- can interpret ethical doctrines by relating them to their processing contexts and their respective functions;
- can apply the philosophical lexicon to the analysis and discussion of texts and problems;
- can apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of complex texts and problems.
At the end of the course, the student
- knows the fundamental elements of the history of Ethics;
- understands the methodological reflections concerning the problems of the development of Ethics.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the student
- can apply the knowledge acquired in framing authors and texts historically;
- can interpret ethical doctrines by relating them to their processing contexts and their respective functions;
- can apply the philosophical lexicon to the analysis and discussion of texts and problems;
- can apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of complex 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 first part of the course will be dedicated to the historical and conceptual aspects of the discipline. Then the course will focus on the notion of ethical universalism, taken into account through the historical relationship between Europe and its colonies.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is needed.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Debate
Debate
Teaching Resources
● G. Mormino, Storia della filosofia morale
● B. Paci, Razzismo, colonialismo e mitologie bianche
N. B. All students will have to listen the recordings of the lessons, which will be available on ARIEL
● B. Paci, Razzismo, colonialismo e mitologie bianche
N. B. All students will have to listen the recordings of the lessons, which will be available on ARIEL
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final examination consists of an oral exam. The purpose of the oral exam will be to test the knowledge and skills acquired by students in light of the course topics. Evaluation criteria: 1) knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discussed during the course (exposition); 2) ability to exemplify concepts (understanding); 3) capacity of use and apply concepts (development); 4) use of language.
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