The student will have to understand the current crisis of democracy and the connected phenomenon of populism through a historical-philosophical analysis and through the knowledge of some basic political concepts..

1. The conditions of democracy in the twentieth century

2. The decomposition of politics, the crisis of the ruling classes and the appearance of the narcissist type

3. The crisis of the Italian political system from the end of the so-called "first Republic"

4. The concept of Politics

5. The concept of State

7. The concept of Sovereignty

8. The concept of Public Opinion

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Knowledge and understanding

The student will have to show:
- To possess the basic theoretical knowledge of some of the main themes and the most debated issues of political philosophy and political debate;
- To possess the ability to read and understand correctly  political philosophy monographs in their basic meanings. .

These skills are acquired by actively participating in educational activities (lectures, tutorials, seminars) and through personal study.
Possession of this knowledge is verified by the overcoming of the exam, which consists of an oral examination based on answers to questions of the professor and the reading and interpretation of excerpts from the texts indicated for the exam itself.

Applying knowledge and understanding

The student:
- Must be able to recognize the main philosophical implications of contemporary political debate;
- Should develop philosophical political basic arguments .

These skills are acquired by:

- actively participating in lectures,

- guided group discussions,

-  personal study.

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

A collaborator will lead a deepening seminar

Teaching

Lectures

Attendance

Frequency is recommended

Course books

1) G. Orsina, La democrazia del narcisismo. Breve storia dell'antipolitica, Marsilio, Venezia 2018;

2) N. Matteucci, Lo Stato moderno. Lessico e percorsi, Il Mulino, Bologna 2011.

Assessment

Oral examination. Students who attend at least 2/3 of the lessons are expected to have a written test and a reduction in some parts of the program.

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.

Attendance

The student must fully study the two textbooks

Course books

1) G. Orsina, La democrazia del narcisismo. Breve storia dell'antipolitica, Marsilio, Venezia 2018;

2) N. Matteucci, Lo Stato moderno. Lessico e percorsi, Il Mulino, Bologna 2011.

Assessment

Oral examination.

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.