History of Early Modern Philosophy Ii
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the history of early modern philosophical thought. The course will encourage the students' disposition to investigate new topics, thus increasing their knowledge and competence. Students will also develop a comprehension of the many interdisciplinary perspectives that characterise early modern thought.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
- to present in detail the development of the history of modern Western philosophy, with particular reference to the topics addressed in the course;
- understand the relationships connecting the history of philosophy to the history of science, politics, society, culture, theology, and religion;
- understand the concepts and lines of argument used by the authors analysed;
- know the basic methodological tools of the historical-philosophical investigation.
Moreover, students will be able to:
- apply the knowledge acquired in framing early modern authors and texts historically;
- apply the understanding of the historical relationships between philosophy and other doctrines to the analysis and discussion of texts and problems;
- apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of complex texts and problems.
- to present in detail the development of the history of modern Western philosophy, with particular reference to the topics addressed in the course;
- understand the relationships connecting the history of philosophy to the history of science, politics, society, culture, theology, and religion;
- understand the concepts and lines of argument used by the authors analysed;
- know the basic methodological tools of the historical-philosophical investigation.
Moreover, students will be able to:
- apply the knowledge acquired in framing early modern authors and texts historically;
- apply the understanding of the historical relationships between philosophy and other doctrines to the analysis and discussion of texts and problems;
- apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of complex texts and problems.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Course syllabus
Infinity. A Path in Early Modern Metaphysics and Cosmology
The idea of infinity plays a crucial role in the early modern philosophical and scientific thought, at the crossroads of theology, metaphysics, mathematical physics and cosmology. The course will explore some crucial passages in this complex and fascinating story.
The idea of infinity plays a crucial role in the early modern philosophical and scientific thought, at the crossroads of theology, metaphysics, mathematical physics and cosmology. The course will explore some crucial passages in this complex and fascinating story.
Prerequisites for admission
No specific pre-condition or knowledge required
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and class discussions.
Teaching Resources
R. Descartes, from Meditations: Third Meditation, CSM
____________ from Principles of Philosophy, CSM
____________ from the Correspondence with Henry More
B. Spinoza, from the Correspondence: Letter XII
_______________ from Ethics, Prop. 10-16.
G.W. Leibniz, letter to Queen Sophie, October 1705
____________ Correspondence with S. Clarke
I. Kant, from the Critique of Pure Reason: The Antinomy of Pure Reason: First and Second Antinomy.
A. Koyre, From the Closed World to the Infinite Universe
_____
____________ from Principles of Philosophy, CSM
____________ from the Correspondence with Henry More
B. Spinoza, from the Correspondence: Letter XII
_______________ from Ethics, Prop. 10-16.
G.W. Leibniz, letter to Queen Sophie, October 1705
____________ Correspondence with S. Clarke
I. Kant, from the Critique of Pure Reason: The Antinomy of Pure Reason: First and Second Antinomy.
A. Koyre, From the Closed World to the Infinite Universe
_____
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination will be oral. It will aim at verifying the inderstanding of the texts analyzed and more in general of the themes and concepts of the course.
Modules or teaching units
Parte A e B
M-FIL/06 - HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Parte C
M-FIL/06 - HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday 09.30a.m. - 12.30 a.m.
In the office and on Microsoft Teams, Team "Ricevimento SDB" . Access Code: ourk7ks