The course of Moral Philosophy is part of the program in Philosophical sciences (MA level) and is included among the characterising training activities. At the end of this course, the student will have obtained:
- An in-depth knowledge of the main theoretical questions of ethics, moral philosophy, action theory;
- Knowledge of some reference texts in the philosophical-political field and of the main debates associated with them, as well as of secondary literature also in languages other than Italian;
- Ability to focus on theoretical issues and to develop arguments in the analysis of problems related to political theory and to critical theory.
- An in-depth knowledge of the main theoretical questions of ethics, moral philosophy, action theory;
- Knowledge of some reference texts in the philosophical-political field and of the main debates associated with them, as well as of secondary literature also in languages other than Italian;
- Ability to focus on theoretical issues and to develop arguments in the analysis of problems related to political theory and to critical theory.
teacher profile teaching materials
Human nature and institutions. By reading, commenting and analyzing the Vol. III (Of Morals) of "A Treatise of Human Nature" by David Hume, one intends to consider the Humean conception of the social and political institution as an affirmative, creative and inventive production of human nature.
Module B
Presentation and analysis of two conceptions of the institution - by Gilles Deleuze and Friedrich A. von Hayek - that, in the twentieth century, took up and developed the approach of Hume.
- Gilles Deleuze, Empiricism and Subjectivity: An Essay on Hume's Theory of Human Nature.
- Friedrich A. von Hayek, “The Legal and Political Philosophy of David Hume”, in F. A. Hayek, Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, 106–21.
- Friedrich A. von Hayek, Law, Legislation and Librerty, Vol. I (Rules and Order), parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Programme
Module AHuman nature and institutions. By reading, commenting and analyzing the Vol. III (Of Morals) of "A Treatise of Human Nature" by David Hume, one intends to consider the Humean conception of the social and political institution as an affirmative, creative and inventive production of human nature.
Module B
Presentation and analysis of two conceptions of the institution - by Gilles Deleuze and Friedrich A. von Hayek - that, in the twentieth century, took up and developed the approach of Hume.
Core Documentation
- David Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, Vol. III. Of Morals.- Gilles Deleuze, Empiricism and Subjectivity: An Essay on Hume's Theory of Human Nature.
- Friedrich A. von Hayek, “The Legal and Political Philosophy of David Hume”, in F. A. Hayek, Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, 106–21.
- Friedrich A. von Hayek, Law, Legislation and Librerty, Vol. I (Rules and Order), parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Type of delivery of the course
The course includes: Frontal teaching; Discussions with students and debates on the topics covered; Seminar cycle within the course related to the topics covered (in collaboration with the chair of Political Philosophy, Prof.ssa Giardini).Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
Verification of learning consists of an oral exam. On request, the exam could be done in other languages than Italian (English, German, French).