The course ‘philosophy and theory of action in antiquity’ is one of the optional courses (affini e integrativi) of the master's degree program in Philosophy.
At the end of the course, students will acquire in-depth knowledge of the history of ancient philosophy in relation to issues relevant to ethics and theory of action. The course is based on close reading and analysis of sources.
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills from a theoretical and historical-philosophical perspective.
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- understand critically key issues in ancient theories of action (also with reference their presence in contemporary debates);
- carry out independent analysis (written and oral) of the issues tackled in the course;
- approach ancient theories of action with awareness of methods typical of the history of philosophy as well of the main scholarly interpretations
At the end of the course, students will acquire in-depth knowledge of the history of ancient philosophy in relation to issues relevant to ethics and theory of action. The course is based on close reading and analysis of sources.
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills from a theoretical and historical-philosophical perspective.
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- understand critically key issues in ancient theories of action (also with reference their presence in contemporary debates);
- carry out independent analysis (written and oral) of the issues tackled in the course;
- approach ancient theories of action with awareness of methods typical of the history of philosophy as well of the main scholarly interpretations
teacher profile teaching materials
Through the reading and analysis of texts, students deal with different theories and notions of happiness in the following authors:
1. Plato;
2. Aristotle;
3. Epicurus
Platone, Repubblica,libro IV, trad. di F. Sartori, intr. di M. Vegetti, note di B. Centrone, Laterza, Bari 1999.
Epicuro, Scritti Morali, Lettera a Meneceo, a cura di Diano, C., BUR .
M. Vegetti, L’Etica degli Antichi, Laterza, Bari 1998
Programme
During the course, students will deal with an excursus in different philosophers, focusing on the concept of eudaimonia.Through the reading and analysis of texts, students deal with different theories and notions of happiness in the following authors:
1. Plato;
2. Aristotle;
3. Epicurus
Core Documentation
Aristotele, Etica Nicomachea, libro I, a cura di C. Natali, Laterza, Bari 1999.Platone, Repubblica,libro IV, trad. di F. Sartori, intr. di M. Vegetti, note di B. Centrone, Laterza, Bari 1999.
Epicuro, Scritti Morali, Lettera a Meneceo, a cura di Diano, C., BUR .
M. Vegetti, L’Etica degli Antichi, Laterza, Bari 1998
Type of delivery of the course
The course includes: lectures and debates with students. Class attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
Assessment of learning outcomes is done through an oral exam.