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 Philosophical Sciences
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
Student are expected to acquire:
- critical reading and analysis of ancient philosophical sources and of the relevant scholarly literature;
- In-depth critical thinking and historical methodology;
- Critical analysis and argumentation in oral form.
Natali, Carlo (2017), Il Metodo e il Trattato. Saggio sull’Etica Nicomachea, Roma, Edizioni di storia e letteratura.
Bobzien, Susanne, (2014) «Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics 1113b7-8 and free choice», in Destrée P., Salles R., Zingano M. (eds.) ,What is up to us? Studies on Causality and Responsibility in Ancient Philosophy, Akademia Verlag, Sankt Augustin, 91-106.
Bobzien, Susanne (2014), «Choice and Moral Responsibility (NE III 1-5)». Polansky, Ronald, The Cambridge Companion to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Cambridge University Press, New York, 81-109.
Bondeson, William (1974), «Aristotle on Responsibility for One's Character and the Possibility of Character Change», Phronesis, vol. 19 n. 1, 59-65.
Donini, Pierluigi (1989), «Volontarietà di Vizio e Virtù (Aristot. Eh. Nic. III 1-7)». Berti, Enrico; Napolitano Valditara; Linda M. (a cura di), Etica, politica, retorica : studi su Aristotele e la sua presenza nell'età moderna, L’Aquila, Japarde, 3-21.
Nielsen, Karen (2007), «Dirtying Aristotle’s Hands? Aristotle’s Analysis of ‘Mixed Acts’ in the Nicomachean Ethics III, 1», Phronesis, 52, 270-300.
Programme
Throughout the course, students will deal with an ancient philosophical work. Their knowledge will cover issues of ancient ethics and philosophy of action, also dealing with the scholarly debates. At the end of the course, students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of an ancient philosophical work and of the theoretical and historical background.Student are expected to acquire:
- critical reading and analysis of ancient philosophical sources and of the relevant scholarly literature;
- In-depth critical thinking and historical methodology;
- Critical analysis and argumentation in oral form.
Core Documentation
Aristotele, Etica Nicomachea, a cura di C. Natali, Laterza, Bari 1999, libro III, pp. 77-124Natali, Carlo (2017), Il Metodo e il Trattato. Saggio sull’Etica Nicomachea, Roma, Edizioni di storia e letteratura.
Bobzien, Susanne, (2014) «Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics 1113b7-8 and free choice», in Destrée P., Salles R., Zingano M. (eds.) ,What is up to us? Studies on Causality and Responsibility in Ancient Philosophy, Akademia Verlag, Sankt Augustin, 91-106.
Bobzien, Susanne (2014), «Choice and Moral Responsibility (NE III 1-5)». Polansky, Ronald, The Cambridge Companion to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Cambridge University Press, New York, 81-109.
Bondeson, William (1974), «Aristotle on Responsibility for One's Character and the Possibility of Character Change», Phronesis, vol. 19 n. 1, 59-65.
Donini, Pierluigi (1989), «Volontarietà di Vizio e Virtù (Aristot. Eh. Nic. III 1-7)». Berti, Enrico; Napolitano Valditara; Linda M. (a cura di), Etica, politica, retorica : studi su Aristotele e la sua presenza nell'età moderna, L’Aquila, Japarde, 3-21.
Nielsen, Karen (2007), «Dirtying Aristotle’s Hands? Aristotle’s Analysis of ‘Mixed Acts’ in the Nicomachean Ethics III, 1», Phronesis, 52, 270-300.
Type of delivery of the course
The couse includes: lectures, discussions 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 examination