Key Texts in Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

The main objectives of the course are the following: to consolidate knowledge of the main lines of the history of modern philosophy, from the 17th to the 20th century; to enhance knowledge of the philosophical vocabulary through a critical engagement with key works; to encourage the application of the knowledge acquired in the study of philosophical texts to the study of authors or problems that are different by era and style.

Anticipated Learning Outcomes Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to
Identify salient moments in the history of modern philosophy, from the 17th to the 20th century.
Explain specific areas of the philosophical vocabulary, with special attention to how concepts and their meaning undergo a change over time.
Engage in a close and autonomous reading of one or more key texts in the philosophical discussion from the 17th to the 20th century.
Recognize and explain the main styles or forms of argumentation adopted in the texts studied in class.

Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Engage critically with a modern philosophical text.
Apply, in an autonomous way, the knowledge acquired in the study of early and late modern philosophy to the study of texts and authors that belongs to different eras.
Express clearly and effectively the main concepts and claims learned by studying a philosophical text