HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY
STORIA DELLA FILOSOFIA
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2022/2023 | 12 |
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| Giuliano Gasparri |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
Knowledge of fundamental issues in the history of Western philosophical thought.
Introduction to philosophical terminology and to the reading of a classic of philosophical literature.
Program
The course aims at providing an introduction to the knowledge of the history of philosophy, considering major authors and currents, the main themes and their evolution. Particular attention will be devoted to the age of the scientific revolution, and the contrast between rationalism and empiricism. The lecturer will read René Descartes’ Meditations on first philosophy and Pierre Gassendi’s Objections to them.
The first lectures will be dedicated to terms and themes of ancient philosophy.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
The student will be able to understand and explain the philosophical texts, to master the philosophical terminology, and to critically discuss the topics which have been dealt in the course (knowledge and understanding; communication skills).
The student will demonstrate independent judgment in the evaluation of the philosophical theories and ability to rework personal knowledge (making judgments).
The student will be able to acquire new knowledge and skills, in order to access to additional training levels (learning skills).
Teaching Material
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
Prof. Denis Seron (University of Liège) will hold seminars on the experience of time in Hume, Kant, Brentano and other philosophers (4 hours).
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Lectures.
- Attendance
No specific preliminary knowledge is required.
- Course books
- Storia della filosofia moderna, ed. G. Belgioioso, Le Monnier-Mondadori, 2018, p. 83-301, 317-333 and 380-394.
- R. Descartes, Opere filosofiche, vol. 2 (Meditazioni metafisiche, Obbiezioni e risposte), a cura di E. Garin, Laterza, 2021, p. 1-83 and 243-369.
- G. Mori, Cartesio, Carocci, 2010.
- T. Gregory, «Pierre Gassendi», in Grande Antologia Filosofica, dir. M.F. Sciacca, vol. XII, Marzorati, 1968, pp. 723-733, available at the following address: https://www.iliesi.cnr.it/materiali/Gregory_Gassendi1968.pdfRecommended reading
Further bibliography will be suggested during the lectures.
- Assessment
Oral exam on the course books.
The candidate will have to demonstrate knowledge of fundamental themes and problems of the history of Western philosophy through their elaboration in the most representative authors, showing a good argumentative ability, exposition accuracy, lexical competence. The candidate will be asked to read and comment a passage from Descartes’ Meditations on first philosophy and Gassendi’s Objections.
The final evaluation will be expressed in thirtieths according to the following scale: 30 and praise =excellent; 30 = very good / excellent; 27-29 = good; 24-26 = discrete; 21-23 = sufficient; 18-21 = just enough. The exam is not passed when the essential knowledge is not acquired, the understanding of the learned contents is poor and the disciplinary lexicon is not appropriate.
- 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.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Non attending students are invited to contact the teacher in order to set the course books for the exam.
- Course books
- Storia della filosofia moderna, ed. G. Belgioioso, Le Monnier-Mondadori, 2018, p. 83-301, 317-333 and 380-394.
- R. Descartes, Opere filosofiche, vol. 2 (Meditazioni metafisiche, Obbiezioni e risposte), a cura di E. Garin, Laterza, 2021, p. 1-83 and 243-369.
- G. Mori, Cartesio, Carocci, 2010.
- T. Gregory, «Pierre Gassendi», in Grande Antologia Filosofica, dir. M.F. Sciacca, vol. XII, Marzorati, 1968, pp. 723-733, available at the following address: https://www.iliesi.cnr.it/materiali/Gregory_Gassendi1968.pdfRecommended reading
Further bibliography will be suggested during the lectures.
- Assessment
Oral exam on the course books.
The candidate will have to demonstrate knowledge of fundamental themes and problems of the history of Western philosophy through their elaboration in the most representative authors, showing a good argumentative ability, exposition accuracy, lexical competence. The candidate will be asked to read and comment a passage from Descartes’ Meditations on first philosophy and Gassendi’s Objections.
The final evaluation will be expressed in thirtieths according to the following scale: 30 and praise =excellent; 30 = very good / excellent; 27-29 = good; 24-26 = discrete; 21-23 = sufficient; 18-21 = just enough. The exam is not passed when the essential knowledge is not acquired, the understanding of the learned contents is poor and the disciplinary lexicon is not appropriate.
- 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.
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