The course intends to investigate the link between art and truth through the Aristotelian theory of tragedy; indeed, the mimesis poietike assumes a cognitive value in Poetics. A kind of knowledge whose peculiarities must be highlighted, because it is fundamentally marked by the contingency. Therefore, the centrality of concepts such as «verisimilitude», «probability», «hypothetical necessity» will be highlighted. The course will outline a theoretical path in which it will be shown how the main concepts of the Aristotelian reflection on tragedy and on art are fundamental to understand the horizon of thought of the ancient Greek world.

The course will be structured in the following topics:

1. The definition of the concepts of «techne», «mimesis», and «poiesis» within the Aristotelian division of knowledge. In these preparatory lessons for the reading of Poetics, some passages of the Nicomachean Ethics and Metaphysics will be examined.

2. Reading and commenting on the Poetics: 2.1 The definition of the tragedy according to the medium, the way and the object. 2.2 The six constituent elements of the tragedy and the centrality of «mythos». 2.3 Tragedy as «mimesis praxeos», as a story that reveals the dynamic structure that regulates human action. 2.4 The tragic passions: «phobos», «eleos» and «katharsis». 2.5 The «mimesis poietike» as a temporal synthesis. The concepts of «necessity» and «probability». 2.6 The theoretical value and the ethical-practical value of poetic knowledge.

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At the end of the course, the student will:

- To have a general knowledge of the founding concepts of the poetics of the ancient Greek world.

- To know Aristotle's Poetics and interpret the text critically.

- Knowing how to argue and understand poetic and aesthetic-philosophical problems adequately.

- To know and understand some theoretical problems concerning ancient poetics and the Aristotelian theory of tragedy.

- To interpret, read, comment, recognize, explain philosophical texts.

- Contextualizing philosophical arguments and theories (in particular in the poetic and aesthetic fields).

- Arguing philosophical theses appropriately and convincingly; also recognize and value different philosophical traditions.

- To acquire autonomy of judgment with respect to philosophical theses.

- To acquire communication skills in the presentation of philosophical theses and arguments.

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

Teaching

taught lesson

Course books

Aristotele, Poetica, a cura di D. Lanza. Rizzoli, Milano, 1987.

D. Guastini, Prima dell'estetica, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2003

Assessment

oral exam

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

taught lesson

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Course books

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Assessment

oral exam

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.