Considered as an advancement in aesthetic studies, the course aims to examine relevant issues for both philosophical and literary and artistic disciplines. Starting from a classical text like Aristotle's Poetics, we will examine the structure of the story, in particular of the tragedy, the function of the mimesis and the truthful character of the art. Moreover, alongside the truthful character of the language and in particular of the story, we will examine their capacity to hide the truth and to deceive. We will pay a particular attention to the need for man to tell, both self-narration and narration will be studied for their value for life and the construction of the self.

The course will address the following topics in the following order:

Mimesis, tragedy and truthful character of art in Aristotle's Poetics (chapters 1-15, 23, 25).

Language and story from the point of view of linguistics and with attention to their fictional character (H. Weinrich).

Self-narration, truth and self-deception (J. M. Coetzee – A. Kurtz).

Narration, life and construction of the Self (M. Cometa).

Prerequisites are not required.

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.

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

Seminars.

Teaching

Didactics
Lectures, seminars.

 

Attendance

The course requires a regular attendance. Alternatively, please make use of the information for not attending students.

Course books

A. Texts:

Aristotele, Poetica, a cura di D. Guastini, Carocci, Roma 2009 (capp. 1-15, 23, 25).

M. Cometa, Perché le storie ci aiutano a vivere. La letteratura necessaria, Cortina, Milano 2017, pp. 427.

H. Weinrich, La lingua bugiarda, Il Mulino, Bologna 2002, pp. 128.

J. M. Coetzee – A. Kurtz, La buona storia. Conversazioni su verità, finzione e psicoterapia. Einaudi, Torino 2015, pp. 135.

B. Literature:

F. Vercellone, A. Bertinetto, G. Garelli, Lineamenti di storia dell'estetica, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2008.

M. Fusillo, Estetica della letteratura, il Mulino, Bologna 2009.

A. Pinotti, Estetica della pittura, il Mulino, Bologna 2007.

C) Reference books:

G. Carchia e P. D'Angelo, Dizionario di Estetica, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2007.

F. Desideri  e C. Cantelli, Storia dell'estetica occidentale, Roma, Carocci, 2008.

Other texts of secondary literature will be indicated during the course.

Assessment

An oral examination on the text by Aristotle and two books either of the group (A) or on one of the group (A) and one of the group (B).

Students' knowledge of the philosophical theories dealt with during the course will be subject to an evaluation.

Particular attention is given to the ability to expound philosophical theories with the terminology proper to each, as well as to the ability to grasp thoroughly and explain passages from the texts that have been studied.

Students will be expected to develop a critical approach with regard to the theories studied. In evaluating students, particular attention will be given to their ability to reformulate in their own terms the ideas encountered in coursework and to their ability to make comparisons between the various thinkers they have studied.

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.

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:

M. Cometa, Perché le storie ci aiutano a vivere. La letteratura necessaria, Cortina, Milano 2017, pp. 427.

H. Weinrich, La lingua bugiarda, Il Mulino, Bologna 2002, pp. 128.

J. M. Coetzee – A. Kurtz, La buona storia. Conversazioni su verità, finzione e psicoterapia. Einaudi, Torino 2015, pp. 135.

B. Literature:

F. Vercellone, A. Bertinetto, G. Garelli, Lineamenti di storia dell'estetica, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2008.

M. Fusillo, Estetica della letteratura, il Mulino, Bologna 2009.

A. Pinotti, Estetica della pittura, il Mulino, Bologna 2007.

C) Reference books:

G. Carchia e P. D'Angelo, Dizionario di Estetica, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2007.

F. Desideri  e C. Cantelli, Storia dell'estetica occidentale, Roma, Carocci, 2008.

Assessment

An oral examination on three books either of the group (A) or two one of the group (A) and one of the group (B).

Students' knowledge of the philosophical theories dealt with during the course will be subject to an evaluation.

Particular attention is given to the ability to expound philosophical theories with the terminology proper to each, as well as to the ability to grasp thoroughly and explain passages from the texts that have been studied.

Students will be expected to develop a critical approach with regard to the theories studied. In evaluating students, particular attention will be given to their ability to reformulate in their own terms the ideas encountered in coursework and to their ability to make comparisons between the various thinkers they have studied.

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.

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.