The course of Philosophy of Religions (MA level) is part of the program in Philosophical Studies and is included among the complementary training activities. Upon completion of the course students are expected to acquire the following skills: 1) advanced critical thinking and its relation to wider issues; 2) advanced language and argumentation skills required to the issues discussed in the course; 3) advanced capacity to understand and analyse philosophical sources and the relevant critical debate.
teacher profile teaching materials
We will analize the reading of Furio Jesi of Scholem's Studies on Cabbala and the major trends of jewish Mysticism.
Gershom Scholem, "Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism", Schoken (Random House), New York 1995.
Programme
Mythologies of the Enlightement. Furio Jesi reader of Gershom Scholem.We will analize the reading of Furio Jesi of Scholem's Studies on Cabbala and the major trends of jewish Mysticism.
Core Documentation
FurioJesi, Secret Germany, SeagullGershom Scholem, "Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism", Schoken (Random House), New York 1995.
Type of delivery of the course
Classes. DiscussionType of evaluation
Oral examination.