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 issues on modern ethics, and especially with reference to the relationship between man and society, and between sentiments and reason.

First part: Society

Second part: Subject

Third part: Responsibility

Fourth part: Radical evil

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 I. Kant, Fondamenti della metafisica dei costumi, Laterza.

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

-1.3 I Kant, La religione entro i limiti della sola ragione, Laterza.

-1.3 B. de Mandeville, La favola delle api, Laterza.

-1.4 A. Smith, Teoria dei sentimenti morali, BUR.

-1.5 M. Weber, La scienza come professione. La politica come professione, Einaudi.

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

2.

-2.1 P. Martinetti, Kant, Feltrinelli.

-2.2 P. Salvucci, La filosofia politica di A. Smith, Argalia.

-2.3 D. Edmonds, Uccideresti l’uomo grasso? Il dilemma etico del male minore, Raffaello Cortina.

-2.4 V.G. Kurotschka, Etica, Guida.

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

Assessment

The oral examination aims to ascertain a basic knowledge of moral philosophy and its history (also as it can regard different fields, like religion and right), and the understanding of the most important ideas and the ability to explain them, and making personal judgements.

Excellent level requires: firm possession of the contents; outstanding arguing and critical skills; capability to link different contents; making personal judgements; use of proper and technical terminology; proper expertise in reading, commenting and paraphrasing a short text.

Good level requires: mnemonic knowledge; good arguing and critical skills and ability to link different contents; use of proper and technical terminology; ability to read and comment a short text.

Pass level requires: some knowledge of the most important ideas; even if not in possession of the proper terminology, the capacitance  to find the most important meaning in a short text.

Fail happens when the candidate: neither understands the most important ideas nor comprehends the basic contents; shows lack of possession of the contents of the lectures; uses improper language.

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. M. Weber, La scienza come professione. La politica come professione, Einaudi.

-3. D. Hume, Ricerca sui principi della morale, Laterza.

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

Assessment

The oral examination aims to ascertain a basic knowledge of moral philosophy and its history (also as it can regard different fields, like religion and right), and the understanding of the most important ideas and the ability to explain them, and making personal judgements.

Excellent level requires: firm possession of the contents; outstanding arguing and critical skills; capability to link different contents; making personal judgements; use of proper and technical terminology; proper expertise in reading, commenting and paraphrasing a short text.

Good level requires: mnemonic knowledge; good arguing and critical skills and ability to link different contents; use of proper and technical terminology; ability to read and comment a short text.

Pass level requires: some knowledge of the most important ideas; even if not in possession of the proper terminology, the capacitance  to find the most important meaning in a short text.

Fail happens when the candidate: neither understands the most important ideas nor comprehends the basic contents; shows lack of possession of the contents of the lectures; uses improper language.

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.