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
This course aims to analyse the four volumes of "The History of Sexuality", Michel Foucault’s final work. In particular, the course will focus on the question of desire: its relationship with pleasure and the forms of power with which it is involved.
Foucault, Michel (1992) [1984]. The History of Sexuality Volume 2: The Use of Pleasure. London: Penguin Books;
Foucault, Michel (1990) [1984]. The History of Sexuality Volume 3: The Care of the Self. London: Penguin Books;
Foucault, Michel (2021) [2021]. The History of Sexuality Volume 4: Confessions of the Flesh. London: Penguin Books.
G. Deleuze, Desire & Pleasure: http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/globe/delfou.html
Mutuazione: 20709755 FILOSOFIA MORALE - L.M. in Informazione, editoria, giornalismo LM-19 R GENTILI DARIO
Programme
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality.This course aims to analyse the four volumes of "The History of Sexuality", Michel Foucault’s final work. In particular, the course will focus on the question of desire: its relationship with pleasure and the forms of power with which it is involved.
Core Documentation
Foucault, Michel (1979) [1976]. The History of Sexuality Volume 1: An Introduction. London: Allen Lane;Foucault, Michel (1992) [1984]. The History of Sexuality Volume 2: The Use of Pleasure. London: Penguin Books;
Foucault, Michel (1990) [1984]. The History of Sexuality Volume 3: The Care of the Self. London: Penguin Books;
Foucault, Michel (2021) [2021]. The History of Sexuality Volume 4: Confessions of the Flesh. London: Penguin Books.
G. Deleuze, Desire & Pleasure: http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/globe/delfou.html
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.