The course of History of ancient philosophy is part of the program in Philosophy (BA level) and is included among the characterising training activities.
The objective of the course is to provide knowledge of the basic issues of ancient philosophy (philosophical debates, historical and intellectual background). Students will read through one of Plato’s dialogues or one of Aristotle’s treatises and they will focus on the basic issues and debates connected to it.
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to discuss and to develop arguments both in a theorical and in a historical perspective.
Upon completion of the course students are expected to acquire the following skills:
Critical thinking on ancient philosophy and on its relation to wider issues (both historical and philosophical);
Language and argumentation skills required for reading ancient philosophy and discussing about it;
Basic capacity to read and analyse ancient philosophical sources (in translation).
The objective of the course is to provide knowledge of the basic issues of ancient philosophy (philosophical debates, historical and intellectual background). Students will read through one of Plato’s dialogues or one of Aristotle’s treatises and they will focus on the basic issues and debates connected to it.
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to discuss and to develop arguments both in a theorical and in a historical perspective.
Upon completion of the course students are expected to acquire the following skills:
Critical thinking on ancient philosophy and on its relation to wider issues (both historical and philosophical);
Language and argumentation skills required for reading ancient philosophy and discussing about it;
Basic capacity to read and analyse ancient philosophical sources (in translation).
teacher profile teaching materials
Knowledge in Plato: the Meno (weeks 1-6)
The search for knowledge, Socrates' elenchos, knowledge, belief, and recollection.
B: Knowledge in Plato: the Phaedo (weeks 7-12)
Soul and recollection, Forms and knowledge: the "second sailing", the method from hypothesis.
Students are asked to prepare parts A+B to get 12 ECTS points credited.
[1] B. Centrone, Prima lezione di filosofia antica, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2015.
R.Chiaradonna e P. Pecere, Vivere la Conoscenza, Mondadori Education, Milano, 2022, Volume 1A: Dalle origini ad Aristotele.
R. Chiaradonna, Platonismo, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2017.
[2] Platone, Menone, testo greco a fronte, a cura di F. Ferrari, Rizzoli, Milano 2016.
F. Trabattoni, Platone, Carocci, Roma 2009.
[3] Students are required to prepare a paper (2500 words) regarding the texts listed in [1].
B
[1] B. Centrone, Prima lezione di filosofia antica, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2015.
R.Chiaradonna e P. Pecere, Vivere la Conoscenza, Mondadori Education, Milano, 2022, Volume 1A: Dalle origini ad Aristotele.
R. Chiaradonna, Platonismo, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2017.
[2] Platone, Fedone, testo greco a fronte, Einaudi, Torino 2011.
F. Trabattoni, Platone, Carocci, Roma 2009.
[3] Students are required to prepare a paper (2500 words) regarding the texts listed in [1].
Programme
A:Knowledge in Plato: the Meno (weeks 1-6)
The search for knowledge, Socrates' elenchos, knowledge, belief, and recollection.
B: Knowledge in Plato: the Phaedo (weeks 7-12)
Soul and recollection, Forms and knowledge: the "second sailing", the method from hypothesis.
Students are asked to prepare parts A+B to get 12 ECTS points credited.
Core Documentation
A[1] B. Centrone, Prima lezione di filosofia antica, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2015.
R.Chiaradonna e P. Pecere, Vivere la Conoscenza, Mondadori Education, Milano, 2022, Volume 1A: Dalle origini ad Aristotele.
R. Chiaradonna, Platonismo, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2017.
[2] Platone, Menone, testo greco a fronte, a cura di F. Ferrari, Rizzoli, Milano 2016.
F. Trabattoni, Platone, Carocci, Roma 2009.
[3] Students are required to prepare a paper (2500 words) regarding the texts listed in [1].
B
[1] B. Centrone, Prima lezione di filosofia antica, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2015.
R.Chiaradonna e P. Pecere, Vivere la Conoscenza, Mondadori Education, Milano, 2022, Volume 1A: Dalle origini ad Aristotele.
R. Chiaradonna, Platonismo, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2017.
[2] Platone, Fedone, testo greco a fronte, Einaudi, Torino 2011.
F. Trabattoni, Platone, Carocci, Roma 2009.
[3] Students are required to prepare a paper (2500 words) regarding the texts listed in [1].
Type of delivery of the course
Lectures, discussions and debates with students (in-person and online).Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
Oral interview. Students are required to prepare a paper (2500 words) to be discussed during the interview. Assessment: paper 40%; Interview 60%.