AESTHETICS I
ESTETICA I
Art, mimesis, and knowledge
Arte, mimesi e conoscenza
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2015/2016 | 6 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Venanzio Raspa |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
Conceived as an advance in the studies of aesthetics, the course aims to examine a relevant issue for philosophy, literary and artistic studies. Starting from the thesis of the cognitive value of the artwork, we will explore the relationship between art and knowledge thematising a central concept of aesthetic reflection, that of mimesis. Simultaneously we will deal with the notions of truth, fiction, lie, which traditionally have been linked to art poetry.
Program
The course will address the following topics in the following order.
Art, mimesis, and truth in Plato's Republic (books II-383C 376th, 386th-398B III, VI 511th-509b, 514a-518d VII, X 595th-608B).
Mimesis, tragedy and cognitive value of the artwork in Aristotle's Poetics (chaps. 1-15, 23, 25).
Criticism of the concept of mimesis by N. Goodman, Languages of Art (chap. 1).
Valorization of the mimesis byRicoeur, Time and Narrative, vol. I (chap. 2).
Bridging Courses
Prerequisites are not required.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Knowledge and understanding
The student will be able to understand and explain the aesthetical-philosophical texts examined, to argue rigorously and to discuss critically the topics which have been dealt in the class.
Making judgments
The student will demonstrate independent judgment in the evaluation of the aesthetical-philosophical theories studied and he/she will be able to produce a personal reworking of the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to master the knowledge and skills he/she has acquired.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
Seminars.
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Lectures, seminars.
- Attendance
The course requires a regular attendance. Alternatively, please make use of the information for not attending students.
- Course books
A. Texts:
Plato, The Republic. Any edition.
Aristotle, Poetics. Any edition.B. Literature:
Goodman, N., The language of Arts, Oxford University Press, 1968 (chap. 1).
Ricoeur, P., Time and Narrative, vol. I, The University of Chicago Press, 1984 (chap. 2).
- Assessment
Oral examination on the texts of Aristotle and Kant (indicated at point A) and on the texts chosen set out at point (B). The student can arrange with the teacher to discuss a written report.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Not attending students can contact the teacher in the office hours to ask for explanations about the content of the tests for the exam.
- Attendance
Please contact the teacher, preferably personally, at least three months in advance of the scheduled date of the exam.
- Course books
A. Texts:
Plato, The Republic. Any edition.
Aristotle, Poetics. Any edition.B. Literature:
Goodman, N., The language of Arts, Oxford University Press, 1968 (chap. 1).
Ricoeur, P., Time and Narrative, vol. I, The University of Chicago Press, 1984 (chap. 2).
- Assessment
Oral examination on the texts of Aristotle and Kant (indicated at point A) and on the texts chosen set out at point (B). The student can arrange with the teacher to discuss a written report.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Notes
The teacher is available for the students in the appropriate office hours, for explanations and additional bibliographic information on the exam program, particularly in the case of not attending students.
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