The course, through the reading of classical texts, aims to provide students with the knowledge and critical understanding of the historical, epistemological and methodological foundations of historical-philosophical research. By indicating from time to time the difficulties presented by the texts and the different possible interpretative solutions, it also aims to stimulate the student's critical reflection and autonomy of judgement.
With the study of History of Philosophy the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and comprehension:
- understand the historical, epistemological and methodological foundations of historical-philosophical research;
- to know the classics of the history of philosophical thought.
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- to understand the evolution of concepts and ideas from a historical-cultural point of view;
- designing and organizing philosophical thought in order to improve educational contexts.
In terms of autonomy of judgment:
- to deal with the problems of the current era with a critical spirit;
- analyse a problematic situation from different points of view.
In terms of communication skills:
- to be available to the poor;
- Contribute to teamwork.
In terms of learning ability:
- To confront oneself with scientific literature;
- Developing the skills necessary for autonomous research.
teacher profile teaching materials
In the course a text by William James on habit will be considered and commented on, particularly illustrative of this debate at the intersection between philosophy and psychology.
2. William James, Le leggi dell’abitudine, a cura di D. Vincenti, Milan, Mimesis, 2019.
We recommend reading: P. Guarnieri, Introduzione a William James, Rome-Bari, Laterza, 1985 or Giuseppe Riconda, Invito al pensiero di William James, Mursia, Milano, 1999.
Programme
The course intends to present the main conceptual nodes that innervate the philosophical reflection on habit from modernity onwards, with particular attention to the development that this theme assumes especially from the nineteenth century, also in correlation with the debate between philosophy and psychology, considering that the theme of habit has rediscovered a specific interest on the part of contemporary cognitive sciences.In the course a text by William James on habit will be considered and commented on, particularly illustrative of this debate at the intersection between philosophy and psychology.
Core Documentation
1. Marco Piazza, Creature dell’abitudine. Abito, costume, seconda natura da Aristotele alle scienze cognitive, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018.2. William James, Le leggi dell’abitudine, a cura di D. Vincenti, Milan, Mimesis, 2019.
We recommend reading: P. Guarnieri, Introduzione a William James, Rome-Bari, Laterza, 1985 or Giuseppe Riconda, Invito al pensiero di William James, Mursia, Milano, 1999.
Reference Bibliography
Tom Sparrow and Adam Hutchinson (eds.), A History of Habit. From Aristotle to Bourdieu, Lanham, Lexington Books, 2013 Clare Carlisle, On Habit, London, Routledge, 2014 Marco Piazza, L’antagonista necessario. La filosofia francese dell’abitudine da Montaigne a Deleuze, Milan, Mimesis, 2015Type of delivery of the course
The course, which takes place at a distance, is realized thanks to: - videotaped lessons - commented slides - a series of podcasts. Direct interaction with students, individually or in groups, takes place through the discussion forums active on the dedicated site.Attendance
Frequency is optional, but participation in discussion forums is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
The evaluation takes place through a final written test that takes place in the University's computer labs. Students are required to carry out a short individual written work (concept map from 1 to 3 pages) and to deliver it within 15 days before the final written test is completed. The evaluation of this brief work contributes to the final evaluation. In the case of the 2020 summer session, the modality will be oral, after a practical test and a quiz in writing on the Moodle platform as indicated in Moodle.