The course in Ethics, Nature and Science offers advanced training in fundamental philosophical and scientific issues, with particular attention to the relationship between ethics, reflections on nature, and contemporary science. The course is designed to foster a critical and interdisciplinary approach, enabling in-depth exploration of the connections between theoretical knowledge and the understanding of the natural world. It provides conceptual and methodological tools for analyzing the assumptions, implications, and limits of scientific knowledge, promoting an integrated view of different fields of inquiry. The program will integrate philosophical, scientific, and historical-epistemological themes. Its flexible structure allows for the continuous updating of content, in line with developments in research across the various fields involved.
teacher profile teaching materials
Students will acquire:
- Capacity to read an analyze texts
- Capacity to navigate the contemporary debate on the bases and mechanisms of moral cognition
- Capacity to orally present and defend theses
1 – J. May (2023). Neuroethics: Agency in the Age of Brain Science. New York, US: Oxford University Press.
2 – A. Mele (2009), Effective Intentions: The Power of Conscious Will
Mutuazione: 20740038 ETICA, NATURA E SCIENZE - LM in Scienze Cognitive della Comunicazione e dell'Azione LM-92 R BONICALZI SOFIA
Programme
The course will present and discuss basic notions of neuroethics, an interdisciplinary research fields at the interplay between moral philosophy, moral psychology, and cognitive neuroscience.Students will acquire:
- Capacity to read an analyze texts
- Capacity to navigate the contemporary debate on the bases and mechanisms of moral cognition
- Capacity to orally present and defend theses
Core Documentation
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TEXTS:1 – J. May (2023). Neuroethics: Agency in the Age of Brain Science. New York, US: Oxford University Press.
2 – A. Mele (2009), Effective Intentions: The Power of Conscious Will
Attendance
Attendance: Attendance to the course is strongly recommended, but not mandatory. Although active participation in the lectures is one of the primary tools for effective learning and gaining a deep understanding of the topics covered, students who may not be able to attend regularly will still have the opportunity to catch up on the content through the materials provided and by reading the texts listed in the syllabus. Attendance facilitates interactive discussion and direct engagement with the instructor and fellow students, which are important opportunities to enrich the learning experience. Students who are unable to attend regularly are encouraged to keep in touch with the instructor for any clarifications and support for independent studyType of evaluation
Oral exam