The course offers a discussion on the status of democracy and its universalistic value, in the contemporary context marked by multiculturalism and globalization.

1. The ontic statute of democracy in its relation to the anthropological statute

2. The axiological status of democracy in its relation to the concrete universal

3. The relationship between democracy and religion in Tocqueville's model of civil religion

4. Democracy and economic development

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Knowledge and understanding

The student must show:
- to possess adequate theoretical knowledge on the main themes and the most debated problems of the philosophical-political debate;
- to possess the ability to correctly understand political philosophy texts.

These skills are acquired by actively participating in teaching activities (lectures, exercises, seminars) and through individual study.
The possession of this knowledge is verified by passing the exam, which consists of an oral interview based on answers to the teacher's questions and on the reading and interpretation of passages taken from the texts indicated for the preparation of the exam itself.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding

The student
- must be able to recognize the main philosophical-political implications underlying the contemporary political debate;
- must know how to elaborate and support philosophical-political arguments.

These skills are acquired both by actively participating in lessons, through participation in guided group discussions, and through individual 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

Teaching

Lectures

Attendance

Frequency is recommended

Course books

1. Marco Cangiotti, Sull'universalità della democrazia, Morcelliana, Brescia 2008;

2. Amartya Sen, Lo sviluppo è libertà. Perché non c'è crescita senza democrazia, Mondadori, Milano 2020.

Assessment

Oral examination. The exam will include:

- a part in which the student will be asked to read one or more excerpts from the study texts and to explain the direct meaning and the meaning relative to the entirety of the argumentative context;

- a part in which questions will be asked aimed at the synthetic exposition of precise passages of the study texts.

They will be particularly appreciated:

- the ability to connect concepts and theories in an argued way, without repeating mnemonically the contents of the texts
- mastery of the specific disciplinary 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.

Attendance

The student must fully study the two textbooks

Course books

1. Marco Cangiotti, Sull'universalità della democrazia, Morcelliana, Brescia 2008;

2. Amartya Sen, Lo sviluppo è libertà. Perché non c'è crescita senza democrazia, Mondadori, Milano 2020.

Assessment

Oral examination. The exam will include:

- a part in which the student will be asked to read one or more excerpts from the study texts and to explain the direct meaning and the meaning relative to the entirety of the argumentative context;

- a part in which questions will be asked aimed at the synthetic exposition of precise passages of the study texts.

They will be particularly appreciated:

- the ability to connect concepts and theories in an argued way, without repeating mnemonically the contents of the texts
- mastery of the specific disciplinary 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.