Political Philosophy and Theories of Gender

The aim of the course is to provide the methodological and theoretical tools of political philosophy to understand its central themes and contemporary debates. Through a historical and theoretical-critical perspective, the proposed path will enable students to address the fundamental themes and authors of political philosophy and to approach them through a gender perspective understood as a method and tool of critical analysis.

Knowledge and Understanding:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: rigorously and critically approach texts of political philosophy; understand gender theories as an interpretative lens and know their languages and methods; recognize the main rhetorical devices and conceptual structures at work in political philosophy; understand the lexicon and methodology of political philosophy; establish connections between different authors and theories; understand the various interpretations of political philosophy texts also in relation to different historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts.

Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: apply the knowledge learned in the study of specific texts and authors to the historical framing and philosophical contextualization of other works and thinkers; apply the knowledge learned in the study of philosophical-political lexicon to the analysis and discussion of contemporary problems; express adequate judgment autonomy in interpreting elements useful for determining issues relevant to their field of study and to the broader socio-cultural context in which they operate.