The teaching of Ethics and society is part of the characterizing training activities of the degree course in Philosophy (BA). At the end of the course of study the student will acquire:
- knowledge of the main theoretical issues in the fields of moral philosophy;
- knowledge of some reference texts in the philosophical-moral field and of the main debates associated with them;
- knowledge and understanding of interdisciplinary issues related to the relationship between philosophy and moral action.
The skills acquired by the student will be:
- ability to apply knowledge and understanding
- ability to focus on theoretical issues and develop arguments in the analysis of problems related to ethics and theory of action.
- knowledge of the main theoretical issues in the fields of moral philosophy;
- knowledge of some reference texts in the philosophical-moral field and of the main debates associated with them;
- knowledge and understanding of interdisciplinary issues related to the relationship between philosophy and moral action.
The skills acquired by the student will be:
- ability to apply knowledge and understanding
- ability to focus on theoretical issues and develop arguments in the analysis of problems related to ethics and theory of action.
teacher profile teaching materials
Through an analysis of 'Eros and Civilisation' and 'One-Dimensional Man', this course aims to explore the concept of the ‘great refusal’ that characterises this phase of Marcuse’s thought, as well as, according to Marcuse himself, the new forms of subjectivity that emerged in society during the 1960s.
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of the main thinkers and key issues in modern and contemporary philosophy.
- H. Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man [any edition].
Programme
Herbert Marcuse: The Great Refusal.Through an analysis of 'Eros and Civilisation' and 'One-Dimensional Man', this course aims to explore the concept of the ‘great refusal’ that characterises this phase of Marcuse’s thought, as well as, according to Marcuse himself, the new forms of subjectivity that emerged in society during the 1960s.
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of the main thinkers and key issues in modern and contemporary philosophy.
Core Documentation
- H. Marcuse, Eros and Civilisation' [any edition];- H. Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man [any edition].
Reference Bibliography
M. Fisher, Postcapitalist Desire. The Final Lectures, Repeater [Lectures One and Two]Attendance
Class attendance is optional, although recommended.Type of evaluation
The assessment consists of an oral examination, in which first of all the understanding of the texts in the program will be tested, then the ability to move appropriately among the different texts, authors, and issues covered; critical capacity and originality in dealing with the fundamental issues of the course will also be evaluated, as well as expository ability and mastery of philosophical terminology. For Erasmus students, the examination may also be conducted in another language (English, German, French, Spanish) if necessary.