Philosophical Analysis
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course offers in-depth training on the main themes and problems in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics. It is intended as a preparation for the advanced training offered in the courses of Language and Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, and Language and Logic.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Students will acquire knowledge of the main topics of the contemporary debate in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics, being gradually exposed to ever more complex arguments and sophisticated problems by way of lectures and discussion in class.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to analyze even complex problems in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics and their possible solutions, and will gradually acquire a sophisticated ability to argue correctly.
Students will acquire knowledge of the main topics of the contemporary debate in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics, being gradually exposed to ever more complex arguments and sophisticated problems by way of lectures and discussion in class.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to analyze even complex problems in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics and their possible solutions, and will gradually acquire a sophisticated ability to argue correctly.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Course title: Philosophical analysis and the philosophy of time. Through the study of theories concerning the nature of time, the experience of time, and the role of the notion of time in science, students will learn the tools of philosophical analysis typical of metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language. and contemporary philosophy of science.
Prerequisites for admission
The course will be taught in English (Level B2)
Teaching methods
Synchronous lessons, discussion, and presentation in class by the attending students.
Online activities for non-attending students.
Classes will be recorded and will be available for the academic year.
Team code: mmth8su
Link to moodle virtual class: https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=655
Online activities for non-attending students.
Classes will be recorded and will be available for the academic year.
Team code: mmth8su
Link to moodle virtual class: https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=655
Teaching Resources
Compulsory texts:
A. Ney (2014/2023 2nd. ed) Metaphysics. An Introduction. Routledge [2nd edition required]
A. Bardon (2013) A Brief History of the Philosophy of Time, Oxford, Oxford University Press
For the third module: articles that will be provided in the Moodle class.
Auxiliary texts (non-compulsory):
R. Le Poidevin and M. MacBeath (1993) The Philosophy of Time. Oxford Readings in Philosophy. OUP
M.J. Loux and D. Zimmerman (eds.), 2003, The Oxford Handbook of Metaphysics, OUP
[In italian:
S. Iaquinto e G. Torrengo (2018) Filosofia del futuro. Un'introduzione. Milano, Raffaello Cortina
G. Torrengo (2011) I viaggi nel tempo. Una guida filosofica. Roma-Bari, Laterza
M. Carrara, C. De Florio, G. Lando, e V. Morato (2021) Introduzione alla metafisica, Bologna, Il Mulino]
(Details will be published soon in the virtual class)
A. Ney (2014/2023 2nd. ed) Metaphysics. An Introduction. Routledge [2nd edition required]
A. Bardon (2013) A Brief History of the Philosophy of Time, Oxford, Oxford University Press
For the third module: articles that will be provided in the Moodle class.
Auxiliary texts (non-compulsory):
R. Le Poidevin and M. MacBeath (1993) The Philosophy of Time. Oxford Readings in Philosophy. OUP
M.J. Loux and D. Zimmerman (eds.), 2003, The Oxford Handbook of Metaphysics, OUP
[In italian:
S. Iaquinto e G. Torrengo (2018) Filosofia del futuro. Un'introduzione. Milano, Raffaello Cortina
G. Torrengo (2011) I viaggi nel tempo. Una guida filosofica. Roma-Bari, Laterza
M. Carrara, C. De Florio, G. Lando, e V. Morato (2021) Introduzione alla metafisica, Bologna, Il Mulino]
(Details will be published soon in the virtual class)
Assessment methods and Criteria
For attending students: presentation of a text in class, to be organized in a small group (2-4 students) and discussion (40%). Sending of comments on the texts to be read in class (40%). Final oral (20%).
For non-attending students: oral exam.
For non-attending students: oral exam.
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Torrengo Giuliano
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Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday 12:30-14:30
Office or Teams (please contact by email in advance)