Philosophical Anthropology
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with theoretical and methodological tools enabling them to tackle contemporary philosophical debates in moral philosophy, with special reference to value theory, fondational and applied ethics, and to the anthropological basis of value judgments.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- have a thorough knowledge of the theoretical contribution of some of the major moral philosophers;
- have a critical and articulate knowledge of the secundary literature relevant to those philosophers, which have been object of analysis;
- have a critical understanding of the main ethical and axiological issues involved in the theoretical landscape of contemporary moral philosophy.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- can apply the conceptual tools that she/he has acquired, in order to discuss and rework moral questions concerning meaning and orientation of her/his acts.
- can orient her/him-self in the philosophical landscape of contemporary moral debate.
- can read and soundly discuss primary and secondary philosophical literature.
At the end of the course, the student
- have a thorough knowledge of the theoretical contribution of some of the major moral philosophers;
- have a critical and articulate knowledge of the secundary literature relevant to those philosophers, which have been object of analysis;
- have a critical understanding of the main ethical and axiological issues involved in the theoretical landscape of contemporary moral philosophy.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- can apply the conceptual tools that she/he has acquired, in order to discuss and rework moral questions concerning meaning and orientation of her/his acts.
- can orient her/him-self in the philosophical landscape of contemporary moral debate.
- can read and soundly discuss primary and secondary philosophical literature.
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
This course aims to consider the contribution and influence of Martin Heidegger's Being and Time, almost one hundred years after its publication. It is a work that has to some extent delineated the problematic horizon, method and lexicon of all interpretations of existence that have developed since it (including those of those who have vigorously opposed it), effectively providing the theoretical framework of European existentialism and standing as an obligatory point of reference for all subsequent philosophical investigations of human existence in the continental sphere.
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 and discussion
Debate and discussion
Teaching Resources
Programma da 9 CFU
M. Heidegger, Essere e tempo, traduzione di P. Chiodi, rivista da F. Volpi, Longanesi, Milano 2010, §§ 1-44.
M. Heidegger, Essere e tempo, traduzione di P. Chiodi, rivista da F. Volpi, Longanesi, Milano 2010, §§ 45-65.
A. Fabris (a cura di), Heidegger. Una guida, Carocci, Roma 2023 (supporting reading)
Programma da 6 CFU
M. Heidegger, Essere e tempo, traduzione di P. Chiodi, rivista da F. Volpi, Longanesi, Milano 2010, §§ 1-44.
A. Fabris (a cura di), Heidegger. Una guida, Carocci, Roma 2023 (supporting reading)
There is no difference in the syllabus between frequent and non-attending students
M. Heidegger, Essere e tempo, traduzione di P. Chiodi, rivista da F. Volpi, Longanesi, Milano 2010, §§ 1-44.
M. Heidegger, Essere e tempo, traduzione di P. Chiodi, rivista da F. Volpi, Longanesi, Milano 2010, §§ 45-65.
A. Fabris (a cura di), Heidegger. Una guida, Carocci, Roma 2023 (supporting reading)
Programma da 6 CFU
M. Heidegger, Essere e tempo, traduzione di P. Chiodi, rivista da F. Volpi, Longanesi, Milano 2010, §§ 1-44.
A. Fabris (a cura di), Heidegger. Una guida, Carocci, Roma 2023 (supporting reading)
There is no difference in the syllabus between frequent and non-attending students
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral test on the topics discussed over the course. There is not any other difference in the way the exam is to be tackled between attending and not-attending students.
General criteria that contribute to the determination of the final marks are:
1) Accuracy of the answers (adequacy to the textual matter);
2) Ability to provide a synthesis of the main conceptual issues;
3) Comprehensiveness and richness of the answers;
4) Expressive quality (terminological property, fluency, accuracy)
5) Ability to select the salient aspects of each debate and to connect them in a critical framework.
General criteria that contribute to the determination of the final marks are:
1) Accuracy of the answers (adequacy to the textual matter);
2) Ability to provide a synthesis of the main conceptual issues;
3) Comprehensiveness and richness of the answers;
4) Expressive quality (terminological property, fluency, accuracy)
5) Ability to select the salient aspects of each debate and to connect them in a critical framework.
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