The course, through the reading of classical texts, aims to provide students with the knowledge and critical understanding of the historical, epistemological and methodological foundations of historical-philosophical research. By indicating from time to time the difficulties presented by the texts and the different possible interpretative solutions, it also aims to stimulate the student's critical reflection and autonomy of judgement.
With the study of History of Philosophy the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and comprehension:
- understand the historical, epistemological and methodological foundations of historical-philosophical research;
- to know the classics of the history of philosophical thought.
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- analyze the difficulties presented by the texts and propose different interpretative solutions;
- planning and organizing philosophical thought in order to improve educational contexts.
In terms of autonomy of judgment:
- to deal with the problems of the current era with a critical spirit;
- analyse a problematic situation from different points of view.
In terms of communication skills:
- be available to listen;
- Contribute to group work.
In terms of learning ability:
- to deal with scientific literature;
- Developing the skills necessary for autonomous research.
With the study of History of Philosophy the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and comprehension:
- understand the historical, epistemological and methodological foundations of historical-philosophical research;
- to know the classics of the history of philosophical thought.
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- analyze the difficulties presented by the texts and propose different interpretative solutions;
- planning and organizing philosophical thought in order to improve educational contexts.
In terms of autonomy of judgment:
- to deal with the problems of the current era with a critical spirit;
- analyse a problematic situation from different points of view.
In terms of communication skills:
- be available to listen;
- Contribute to group work.
In terms of learning ability:
- to deal with scientific literature;
- Developing the skills necessary for autonomous research.
Curriculum
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In its first part (36 hours), the course will offer an overall view, through an anthology of texts, which will allow the student to compare the theories of the main authors of Western philosophy.
Who has not a philosophical background will be alble to demonstrate a basic knowledge of some main authors: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche. We suggest the use of this text: M. De Bartolomeo – V. Magni, Storia della filosofia, Atlas, Milano 2011.
The second part (18 hours), dedicated to Eudemonism, is structured in three parts:
a. The examination of a work of the twenty-first century, in which the sources of contemporary unhappiness are well exposed: G. Lipovetsky, Una felicità paradossale (12 hours).
b. A focus on the influence of Eudemonism on the so-called "positive psychology", founded by Martin E.P. Seligman (6 hours)
F. de Luise – G. Farinetti, I Filosofi parlano di felicità, 2 voll., PBE, Einaudi, Torino 2014 (Mappe 51-52).
A file with the list of text will be uploaded on the blackboard online
Second part:
G. Lipovetsky, Una felicità paradossale, Cortina, Milano 2007.
M.E.P. Seligman, La costruzione della felicità, tr. it. T. Franzosi, Sperling Paperbacks 2005 (passages).
A. Petagine, Profili dell’umano, FrancoAngeli, Milano 2007, pp. 17-52 e 138-170.
Other references could be uploaded on the blackboard online.
Programme
The question about happiness in the history of Western philosophy.In its first part (36 hours), the course will offer an overall view, through an anthology of texts, which will allow the student to compare the theories of the main authors of Western philosophy.
Who has not a philosophical background will be alble to demonstrate a basic knowledge of some main authors: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche. We suggest the use of this text: M. De Bartolomeo – V. Magni, Storia della filosofia, Atlas, Milano 2011.
The second part (18 hours), dedicated to Eudemonism, is structured in three parts:
a. The examination of a work of the twenty-first century, in which the sources of contemporary unhappiness are well exposed: G. Lipovetsky, Una felicità paradossale (12 hours).
b. A focus on the influence of Eudemonism on the so-called "positive psychology", founded by Martin E.P. Seligman (6 hours)
Core Documentation
Fist part:F. de Luise – G. Farinetti, I Filosofi parlano di felicità, 2 voll., PBE, Einaudi, Torino 2014 (Mappe 51-52).
A file with the list of text will be uploaded on the blackboard online
Second part:
G. Lipovetsky, Una felicità paradossale, Cortina, Milano 2007.
M.E.P. Seligman, La costruzione della felicità, tr. it. T. Franzosi, Sperling Paperbacks 2005 (passages).
A. Petagine, Profili dell’umano, FrancoAngeli, Milano 2007, pp. 17-52 e 138-170.
Other references could be uploaded on the blackboard online.
Type of delivery of the course
Dealing with the first part (36 hours), the course will be carried out mainly through the frontal lecture. in the second part (18 hours), in addition to the frontal lecture, we will use the method of discussion, case studies, and we will use videos.Type of evaluation
The test will consist of three questions. In the first and in the second question, reference will be made to the subject dealt with in the first part, while in the third, reference will be made to the second part. The candidate must demonstrate his ability and competence presenting and arguing the topic, starting from a significant text or (as for the second part), from a text, a video or a case.Mutuazione: 22910130 Storia della filosofia in Scienze dell'educazione per Educatori e Formatori L-19