The course of History of Philosophy is a basic course of the cds in Philosophy and has the following educational objectives:
1. develop knowledge of the most important concepts and authors of modern and contemporary philosophy (Leibniz, Kant, Husserl);
2. promote understanding of the historical and cultural contexts in which these concepts were formed;
3. develop the ability to apply methods of analysis and historical-philosophical knowledge in research work prior to the conduct of the final test;
4. promote learning skills and judgement.
1. develop knowledge of the most important concepts and authors of modern and contemporary philosophy (Leibniz, Kant, Husserl);
2. promote understanding of the historical and cultural contexts in which these concepts were formed;
3. develop the ability to apply methods of analysis and historical-philosophical knowledge in research work prior to the conduct of the final test;
4. promote learning skills and judgement.
Curriculum
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Module A.
The first part of the course, following a suitable conceptual and historical introduction to the philosophies of habit, will be devoted to an analysis of the French philosophy of habit in the late nineteenth century.
Module B.
The second part of the course will be devoted to an analysis of the pragmatist philosophy of habits and customs, through a commentary on texts by C. S. Peirce and J. Dewey.
This also applies to Erasmus students.
No prerequisites.
1. M. Piazza, Creatures of Habit: Habit, Custom, Second Nature from Aristotle to the Cognitive Sciences, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (eds.), French Philosophies of Habit in the Late Nineteenth Century, Milan-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, How to Make Our Ideas Clear, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct, edited by G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milan, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
1. C. Carlisle, Of habit, London, Routledge 2014.
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, i"How to Make Our Ideas Clear" (all editions).
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct (all editions) (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
Mutuazione: 20710014 STORIA DELLA FILOSOFIA in Filosofia L-5 R PIAZZA MARCO
Programme
The course aims to provide an introduction to philosophical reflection – both historical and theoretical – on the concept of habit, in its various forms – such as individual and collective habits, ethical habits, physical and mental habits, etc. – from an interdisciplinary perspective.Module A.
The first part of the course, following a suitable conceptual and historical introduction to the philosophies of habit, will be devoted to an analysis of the French philosophy of habit in the late nineteenth century.
Module B.
The second part of the course will be devoted to an analysis of the pragmatist philosophy of habits and customs, through a commentary on texts by C. S. Peirce and J. Dewey.
This also applies to Erasmus students.
No prerequisites.
Core Documentation
MODULE A:1. M. Piazza, Creatures of Habit: Habit, Custom, Second Nature from Aristotle to the Cognitive Sciences, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (eds.), French Philosophies of Habit in the Late Nineteenth Century, Milan-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, How to Make Our Ideas Clear, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct, edited by G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milan, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
1. C. Carlisle, Of habit, London, Routledge 2014.
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, i"How to Make Our Ideas Clear" (all editions).
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct (all editions) (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory.Type of evaluation
Verification of learning takes place through an oral test. The preparation of a written paper (in italian, english, french or portuguese) of 2,500 words is required to be discussed during the examination, which will focus on one or more of the adopted texts and will make use of the corresponding reference bibliography for further analysis. The paper must be sent to the teacher at least 15 days before the oral test (exam). For Erasmus students: the oral test can also be taken in English, French or Portuguese. This also applies to Erasmus students. teacher profile teaching materials
Module A.
The first part of the course, following a suitable conceptual and historical introduction to the philosophies of habit, will be devoted to an analysis of the French philosophy of habit in the late nineteenth century.
Module B.
The second part of the course will be devoted to an analysis of the pragmatist philosophy of habits and customs, through a commentary on texts by C. S. Peirce and J. Dewey.
This also applies to Erasmus students.
No prerequisites.
1. M. Piazza, Creatures of Habit: Habit, Custom, Second Nature from Aristotle to the Cognitive Sciences, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (eds.), French Philosophies of Habit in the Late Nineteenth Century, Milan-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, How to Make Our Ideas Clear, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct, edited by G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milan, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
1. C. Carlisle, Of habit, London, Routledge 2014.
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, i"How to Make Our Ideas Clear" (all editions).
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct (all editions) (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
Mutuazione: 20710014 STORIA DELLA FILOSOFIA in Filosofia L-5 R PIAZZA MARCO
Programme
The course aims to provide an introduction to philosophical reflection – both historical and theoretical – on the concept of habit, in its various forms – such as individual and collective habits, ethical habits, physical and mental habits, etc. – from an interdisciplinary perspective.Module A.
The first part of the course, following a suitable conceptual and historical introduction to the philosophies of habit, will be devoted to an analysis of the French philosophy of habit in the late nineteenth century.
Module B.
The second part of the course will be devoted to an analysis of the pragmatist philosophy of habits and customs, through a commentary on texts by C. S. Peirce and J. Dewey.
This also applies to Erasmus students.
No prerequisites.
Core Documentation
MODULE A:1. M. Piazza, Creatures of Habit: Habit, Custom, Second Nature from Aristotle to the Cognitive Sciences, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (eds.), French Philosophies of Habit in the Late Nineteenth Century, Milan-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, How to Make Our Ideas Clear, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct, edited by G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milan, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
1. C. Carlisle, Of habit, London, Routledge 2014.
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, i"How to Make Our Ideas Clear" (all editions).
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct (all editions) (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory.Type of evaluation
Verification of learning takes place through an oral test. The preparation of a written paper (in italian, english, french or portuguese) of 2,500 words is required to be discussed during the examination, which will focus on one or more of the adopted texts and will make use of the corresponding reference bibliography for further analysis. The paper must be sent to the teacher at least 15 days before the oral test (exam). For Erasmus students: the oral test can also be taken in English, French or Portuguese. This also applies to Erasmus students. teacher profile teaching materials
Module A.
The first part of the course, following a suitable conceptual and historical introduction to the philosophies of habit, will be devoted to an analysis of the French philosophy of habit in the late nineteenth century.
Module B.
The second part of the course will be devoted to an analysis of the pragmatist philosophy of habits and customs, through a commentary on texts by C. S. Peirce and J. Dewey.
This also applies to Erasmus students.
No prerequisites.
1. M. Piazza, Creatures of Habit: Habit, Custom, Second Nature from Aristotle to the Cognitive Sciences, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (eds.), French Philosophies of Habit in the Late Nineteenth Century, Milan-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, How to Make Our Ideas Clear, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct, edited by G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milan, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
1. C. Carlisle, Of habit, London, Routledge 2014.
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, i"How to Make Our Ideas Clear" (all editions).
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct (all editions) (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
Mutuazione: 20710014 STORIA DELLA FILOSOFIA in Filosofia L-5 R PIAZZA MARCO
Programme
The course aims to provide an introduction to philosophical reflection – both historical and theoretical – on the concept of habit, in its various forms – such as individual and collective habits, ethical habits, physical and mental habits, etc. – from an interdisciplinary perspective.Module A.
The first part of the course, following a suitable conceptual and historical introduction to the philosophies of habit, will be devoted to an analysis of the French philosophy of habit in the late nineteenth century.
Module B.
The second part of the course will be devoted to an analysis of the pragmatist philosophy of habits and customs, through a commentary on texts by C. S. Peirce and J. Dewey.
This also applies to Erasmus students.
No prerequisites.
Core Documentation
MODULE A:1. M. Piazza, Creatures of Habit: Habit, Custom, Second Nature from Aristotle to the Cognitive Sciences, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (eds.), French Philosophies of Habit in the Late Nineteenth Century, Milan-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, How to Make Our Ideas Clear, in Selected Writings, edited by G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct, edited by G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milan, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
1. C. Carlisle, Of habit, London, Routledge 2014.
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, ‘The Fixation of Belief’, i"How to Make Our Ideas Clear" (all editions).
4. J. Dewey, Human Nature and Conduct (all editions) (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory.Type of evaluation
Verification of learning takes place through an oral test. The preparation of a written paper (in italian, english, french or portuguese) of 2,500 words is required to be discussed during the examination, which will focus on one or more of the adopted texts and will make use of the corresponding reference bibliography for further analysis. The paper must be sent to the teacher at least 15 days before the oral test (exam). For Erasmus students: the oral test can also be taken in English, French or Portuguese. This also applies to Erasmus students.