22910130 - History of philosophy

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:
- analyze the difficulties presented by the texts and propose different interpretative solutions;
- planning 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:
- be available to listen;
- Contribute to group work.
In terms of learning ability:
- to deal with scientific literature;
- Developing the skills necessary for autonomous research.

Curriculum

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Programme

Can we be happy during our life? The question about happiness in the history of Western philosophy.

In its first part (36 hours), the course will offer an overall view, through an anthology of texts, which will allow the student to compare the theories of the main authors of Western philosophy.
The second part (18 hours), dedicated to Eudemonism, is structured in three parts:
a. The examination of a work of the twenty-first century, in which the sources of contemporary unhappiness are well exposed: G. Lipovetsky, Una felicità paradossale (12 hours).
b. A focus on the influence of Eudemonism on the so-called "positive psychology", founded by Martin E.P. Seligman (6 hours)


Core Documentation

Fist part:
F. de Luise – G. Farinetti, I Filosofi parlano di felicità, 2 voll., PBE, Einaudi, Torino 2014 (Mappe 51-52).
A. Petagine, Profili dell'umano. Lineamenti di Antropologia filosofica, FrancoAngeli, Milano 2007, pp. 17-54.
A file with the list of text will be uploaded on the blackboard online

Second part:

G. Lipovetsky, Una felicità paradossale, Cortina, Milano 2007.
M.E.P. Seligman, La costruzione della felicità, tr. it. T. Franzosi, Sperling Paperbacks 2005 (only the passages uploaded on the platform).
A. Petagine, Coltivare l'umano. Perché abbiamo bisogno dell'etica, orthotes, Napoli-Salerno 2019, pp. 29-82.

Other references could be uploaded on the Formonline platform.


Type of delivery of the course

As for the first part (36 hours), the course will be conducted mainly through frontal lecture. In the second part (18 hours), in addition to the frontal lecture, the method of discussion, case study, and the use of visual materials will also be used Use of the Formonline platform for uploading and communicating additional supporting materials. Use of the Teams platform for individual and group activities. In the case of a renewed situation of health emergency from COVID-19, all provisions regulating the manner in which teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. In particular, distance learning lessons will be provided through the "Teams" platform.

Type of evaluation

The test will consist of three questions. In the first and in the second question, reference will be made to the subject dealt with in the first part, while in the third, reference will be made to the second part. The candidate must demonstrate his ability and competence presenting and arguing the topic, starting from a significant text or (as for the second part), from a text, a video or a case.

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Mutuazione: 22910130 Storia della filosofia in Scienze dell'educazione per Educatori e Formatori L-19 PETAGINE ANTONIO

Programme

Can we be happy during our life? The question about happiness in the history of Western philosophy.

In its first part (36 hours), the course will offer an overall view, through an anthology of texts, which will allow the student to compare the theories of the main authors of Western philosophy.
The second part (18 hours), dedicated to Eudemonism, is structured in three parts:
a. The examination of a work of the twenty-first century, in which the sources of contemporary unhappiness are well exposed: G. Lipovetsky, Una felicità paradossale (12 hours).
b. A focus on the influence of Eudemonism on the so-called "positive psychology", founded by Martin E.P. Seligman (6 hours)


Core Documentation

Fist part:
F. de Luise – G. Farinetti, I Filosofi parlano di felicità, 2 voll., PBE, Einaudi, Torino 2014 (Mappe 51-52).
A. Petagine, Profili dell'umano. Lineamenti di Antropologia filosofica, FrancoAngeli, Milano 2007, pp. 17-54.
A file with the list of text will be uploaded on the blackboard online

Second part:

G. Lipovetsky, Una felicità paradossale, Cortina, Milano 2007.
M.E.P. Seligman, La costruzione della felicità, tr. it. T. Franzosi, Sperling Paperbacks 2005 (only the passages uploaded on the platform).
A. Petagine, Coltivare l'umano. Perché abbiamo bisogno dell'etica, orthotes, Napoli-Salerno 2019, pp. 29-82.

Other references could be uploaded on the Formonline platform.


Type of delivery of the course

As for the first part (36 hours), the course will be conducted mainly through frontal lecture. In the second part (18 hours), in addition to the frontal lecture, the method of discussion, case study, and the use of visual materials will also be used Use of the Formonline platform for uploading and communicating additional supporting materials. Use of the Teams platform for individual and group activities. In the case of a renewed situation of health emergency from COVID-19, all provisions regulating the manner in which teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. In particular, distance learning lessons will be provided through the "Teams" platform.

Type of evaluation

The test will consist of three questions. In the first and in the second question, reference will be made to the subject dealt with in the first part, while in the third, reference will be made to the second part. The candidate must demonstrate his ability and competence presenting and arguing the topic, starting from a significant text or (as for the second part), from a text, a video or a case.