This module aims to provide a basic understanding of the historical and philosophical evolution of the notion of beauty. It will examine the break between the ancient and modern perspectives, which affects the way both beauty and art are conceived.
The student will be able to achieve the following learning objectives:
Knowledge and skills:
• Understand the structural and content-related elements of aesthetics, both from a theoretical and historical point of view;
• Recognize the fundamental concepts of the discipline;
• Comprehend the specific terminology of the discipline.
Ability to apply knowledge and skills:
• Apply the acquired knowledge and skills in educational contexts;
• Address themes and concepts independently and with awareness.
Independent judgment:
• Develop independent reasoning and critical reading skills;
• Connect the concepts explored during the course with ongoing cultural transformations.
Communication skills:
• Acquire and use the specific terminology of the discipline in various contexts.
The student will be able to achieve the following learning objectives:
Knowledge and skills:
• Understand the structural and content-related elements of aesthetics, both from a theoretical and historical point of view;
• Recognize the fundamental concepts of the discipline;
• Comprehend the specific terminology of the discipline.
Ability to apply knowledge and skills:
• Apply the acquired knowledge and skills in educational contexts;
• Address themes and concepts independently and with awareness.
Independent judgment:
• Develop independent reasoning and critical reading skills;
• Connect the concepts explored during the course with ongoing cultural transformations.
Communication skills:
• Acquire and use the specific terminology of the discipline in various contexts.
teacher profile teaching materials
The course will be divided into four main periods:
ancient thought
medieval thought
modern and contemporary thought
For each of these periods, a brief overview of some of the most significant thinkers will be presented
We reserves the possibility of providing additional teaching materials במהלך the course via the Formonline platform.
Programme
The course provides an overview of the major philosophical traditions of Western thought.The course will be divided into four main periods:
ancient thought
medieval thought
modern and contemporary thought
For each of these periods, a brief overview of some of the most significant thinkers will be presented
Core Documentation
F. Girgenti, S. Aurora, Introduzione alla storia della filosofia. Dai Greci al Novecento, Pearson, Milano-Torino 2022We reserves the possibility of providing additional teaching materials במהלך the course via the Formonline platform.
Attendance
Although attendance is optional, it is strongly recommendedType of evaluation
The final exam will consist of a written exam, in which students will be asked multiple-choice and open-ended questions covering the authors’ main theories and the classification of the texts. Online assignments completed prior to the exam will also be taken into account. Grades will be assigned by distinguishing between failing (1–17) and passing grades. A grade will be considered failing if the majority of responses are missing or contain serious gaps or errors. Within the passing grades, a range of grades from 18 to 30 will be assigned. Grades from 28 to 30 represent the highest possible grade, where the distinction is justified by minor shortcomings in non-substantive elements of the response, such as the development of the argument, the ability to reason, and the presentation of the content. In cases where the student demonstrates not only the optimal achievement of the objectives but also a distinctive ability in the articulation of philosophical discourse, the grade of 30/30 will be awarded with honors.