An introduction to the reading, summarizing, paraphrase, critical historical commentary, interpretation of some passages of philosophical works.

Getting to learn and mastering of the proper terminology and correct arguing forms.

Inquiry on sources and audience reception.

An introduction to moral philosophy as a philosophical issue.

Make clear synchronic and diachronic outlines of the modern times.

Consciousness of the historical origin of moral and political issues both of societies and individuals.

The lectures deal with some of the most important ideas about ancient and modern ethics, and offer an historical and topical introduction to main moral issues.

First part: Ethics, Moral, History

Second part: Ancient Ethics

Third part: Modern Ethics

Fourth part: Kant and Hegel

Prerequisited are not required.

Knowledge and understanding. The student will be able to understand and explain the philosophical texts examined, to master the philosophical terminology, and to discuss critically the topics which have been dealt in the course.

Applying knowledge and understanding. The student possesses competences for elaborating on arguments and for problems-solving in the field of study, acquiring also comparative skills.

Making judgments. The student will demonstrate independent judgment in the evaluation of the philosophical ideas and ability to rework personal knowledge.

Communication skills. The student will be able to communicate adequately informations, ideas, problems and solutions to specialists and non specialists.

Learning skills. The student will be able to acquire new knowledge and skills, in order to access to additional training levels.

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 (4-6 hours) will be scheduled.

Teaching

Lectures, seminars.

Attendance

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

Course books

Bibliographical references

1.

-1.1 Immanuel Kant, Fondamenti della metafisica dei costumi, Laterza.

-1.2 Immanuel Kant, Critica della ragion pratica, Laterza.

-1.3 Benjamin Constant, La libertà degli antichi paragonata a quella dei moderni, Einaudi.

-1.4 G.W.F. Hegel, Lineamenti di filosofia del diritto, Laterza (solo la Prefazione e dal § 341 al § 360).

-1.5 G.W.F. Hegel, Propedeutica filosofica, La Nuova Italia (solo la parte prima: Dottrina del diritto, dei doveri e della religione).

-1.6 D. Hume, Ricerca sui principi della morale, Laterza.

2.

-2.1 P. Martinetti, Kant, Feltrinelli.

-2.2 S. De Luca, Il pensiero politico di Constant, Laterza.

-2.3 V.G. Kurotschka, Etica, Guida.

-2.4 A. MacIntyre, Dopo la virtù, Armando.

-2.5 .J. Rohls, Storia dell’etica, Il Mulino (especially pp. 200-421).

-2.6 M. Vegetti, L’etica degli antichi, Laterza.

Assessment

Oral examination. Closed-ended and open-ended questions.

It’s required: knowledge of the principal issues in their historical contest; precision and eloquence in speech; reading, paraphrase, commentary of a passage in a text; a comparison among different authors referring to both primary and secondary sources.

Students will be informed about texts for the examination and about examination procedures during the lessons.

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

See below: Course books.

Attendance

Not required.

Course books

-1. I. Kant, Critica della ragion pratica, Laterza.

-2. D. Hume, Ricerca sui principi della morale, Laterza.

-3. A. MacIntyre, Dopo la virtù, Armando; or: M. Vegetti, L’etica degli antichi, Laterza.

-4. .J. Rohls, Storia dell’etica, Il Mulino (especially pp. 200-421).

Assessment

Oral examination. Closed-ended and open-ended questions.

It’s required: knowledge of the principal issues in their historical contest; precision and eloquence in speech; reading, paraphrase, commentary of a passage in a text; a comparison among different authors referring to both primary and secondary sources.

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.

No.