Moral Philosophy (MA)
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course of Moral Philosophy aims to examine in depth themes and problems of contemporary philosophical debate concerning in particular the nature of human experience and the constitution of subjectivity, also in connection with other disciplines (anthropology, psychology, sociology, biology, etc..). The course will help students to take an independent and critical stance on the issues addressed and to develop a mature awareness of the methodological dimensions of philosophical exercise.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- In-depth knowledge of the concepts and lexicon of the theories analyzed during the course, related to the field of moral philosophy and philosophical anthropology.
- Development of the critical skills necessary to evaluate the different positions that emerged in the theoretical frameworks taken into consideration and in the issues addressed.
- Development of a familiarity with the methodologies of philosophical research in the field of moral philosophy and philosophical anthropology, with particular attention to the possibility of interaction with ideas and concepts from other disciplines.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. The student will be able:
- to deal critically with the results of philosophical research in the field of theoretical philosophy, and orient themselves autonomously within the contemporary debate concerning themes and problems related to this field;
- to apply the knowledge acquired through the analysis and comparison of the different theoretical frameworks considered during the course to themes and problems of contemporary debate, even in fields that are not strictly philosophical;
- compare and apply the different methodologies of philosophical research learned during the course, both within the philosophical debate and, more generally, within the current cultural debate.
- In-depth knowledge of the concepts and lexicon of the theories analyzed during the course, related to the field of moral philosophy and philosophical anthropology.
- Development of the critical skills necessary to evaluate the different positions that emerged in the theoretical frameworks taken into consideration and in the issues addressed.
- Development of a familiarity with the methodologies of philosophical research in the field of moral philosophy and philosophical anthropology, with particular attention to the possibility of interaction with ideas and concepts from other disciplines.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. The student will be able:
- to deal critically with the results of philosophical research in the field of theoretical philosophy, and orient themselves autonomously within the contemporary debate concerning themes and problems related to this field;
- to apply the knowledge acquired through the analysis and comparison of the different theoretical frameworks considered during the course to themes and problems of contemporary debate, even in fields that are not strictly philosophical;
- compare and apply the different methodologies of philosophical research learned during the course, both within the philosophical debate and, more generally, within the current cultural debate.
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
Phenomenology and the foundation of ethics
The phenomenological method developed by Husserl has left a deep mark on 20th-century European philosophy and has not lost its vigor or relevance: its application can be extended to other areas of human experience besides that of knowledge, particularly to affective life and ethics. Beginning with Scheler, who in the wake of Husserl took an interest in this area, phenomenological reflection has posed and is posed again today as a way to think an ethics that meets the needs of our time. This course aims to pursue this path in dialogue with some of the most significant attempts in this direction.
The phenomenological method developed by Husserl has left a deep mark on 20th-century European philosophy and has not lost its vigor or relevance: its application can be extended to other areas of human experience besides that of knowledge, particularly to affective life and ethics. Beginning with Scheler, who in the wake of Husserl took an interest in this area, phenomenological reflection has posed and is posed again today as a way to think an ethics that meets the needs of our time. This course aims to pursue this path in dialogue with some of the most significant attempts in this direction.
Prerequisites for admission
The students are required to have a good acquaintance with the Western philosophical tradition, as it is provided by an Italian three-year philosophy degree.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Debate
Debate
Teaching Resources
The complete bibliography will be published by September
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:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discussed during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- use of language;
- the skill to select the main aspects of the argumentations and to connect them in a personal framework.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discussed during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- use of language;
- the skill to select the main aspects of the argumentations and to connect them in a personal framework.
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