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
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.
The programme comes into effect from the 2026–2027 academic year and is the same for both full-time and part-time students.
No prerequisites.
1. M. Piazza, Creature dell’abitudine. Abito, costume, seconda natura da Aristotele alle scienze cognitive, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (Introduction + two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (a cura di), Le filosofie francesi dell’abitudine nel tardo Ottocento, Milano-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, Il fissarsi della credenza, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, Utet, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, HCome remdere chiare le nostre idee, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Natura umana e condotta, a cura di G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
MODULE A:
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.
The programme comes into effect from the 2026–2027 academic year and is the same for both full-time and part-time students.
No prerequisites.
Core Documentation
MODULE A:1. M. Piazza, Creature dell’abitudine. Abito, costume, seconda natura da Aristotele alle scienze cognitive, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (Introduction + two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (a cura di), Le filosofie francesi dell’abitudine nel tardo Ottocento, Milano-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, Il fissarsi della credenza, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, Utet, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, HCome remdere chiare le nostre idee, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Natura umana e condotta, a cura di G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
MODULE A:
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. In evaluating the oral exam, the final mark will take into account a number of factors, such as: the level and quality of knowledge of the topics; the ability to analyse a topic critically; the logic of the arguments supporting a thesis; the ability to apply theories and concepts to different contexts and case studies; and the use of vocabulary appropriate to the subject under study. Students are required to prepare a 2,500-word written paper to be discussed during the exam, which must focus on one or more of the adopted texts and make use of the relevant reference bibliography for further analysis. The paper must be submitted to the teacher at least 15 days before the oral exam. For Erasmus students: the oral exam can also be taken in English, French or Portuguese. The mark for the written paper will account for 30 per cent of the final mark. Students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties may request the necessary support measures for the exam via the University’s dedicated portal, accessible via the following link: https://www.uniroma3.it/roma-tre-inclusiva-studenti-con-disabilita-e-con-dsa/ 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.
The programme comes into effect from the 2026–2027 academic year and is the same for both full-time and part-time students.
No prerequisites.
1. M. Piazza, Creature dell’abitudine. Abito, costume, seconda natura da Aristotele alle scienze cognitive, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (Introduction + two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (a cura di), Le filosofie francesi dell’abitudine nel tardo Ottocento, Milano-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, Il fissarsi della credenza, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, Utet, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, HCome remdere chiare le nostre idee, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Natura umana e condotta, a cura di G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
MODULE A:
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.
The programme comes into effect from the 2026–2027 academic year and is the same for both full-time and part-time students.
No prerequisites.
Core Documentation
MODULE A:1. M. Piazza, Creature dell’abitudine. Abito, costume, seconda natura da Aristotele alle scienze cognitive, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (Introduction + two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (a cura di), Le filosofie francesi dell’abitudine nel tardo Ottocento, Milano-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, Il fissarsi della credenza, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, Utet, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, HCome remdere chiare le nostre idee, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Natura umana e condotta, a cura di G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
MODULE A:
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. In evaluating the oral exam, the final mark will take into account a number of factors, such as: the level and quality of knowledge of the topics; the ability to analyse a topic critically; the logic of the arguments supporting a thesis; the ability to apply theories and concepts to different contexts and case studies; and the use of vocabulary appropriate to the subject under study. Students are required to prepare a 2,500-word written paper to be discussed during the exam, which must focus on one or more of the adopted texts and make use of the relevant reference bibliography for further analysis. The paper must be submitted to the teacher at least 15 days before the oral exam. For Erasmus students: the oral exam can also be taken in English, French or Portuguese. The mark for the written paper will account for 30 per cent of the final mark. Students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties may request the necessary support measures for the exam via the University’s dedicated portal, accessible via the following link: https://www.uniroma3.it/roma-tre-inclusiva-studenti-con-disabilita-e-con-dsa/ 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.
The programme comes into effect from the 2026–2027 academic year and is the same for both full-time and part-time students.
No prerequisites.
1. M. Piazza, Creature dell’abitudine. Abito, costume, seconda natura da Aristotele alle scienze cognitive, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (Introduction + two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (a cura di), Le filosofie francesi dell’abitudine nel tardo Ottocento, Milano-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, Il fissarsi della credenza, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, Utet, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, HCome remdere chiare le nostre idee, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Natura umana e condotta, a cura di G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
MODULE A:
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.
The programme comes into effect from the 2026–2027 academic year and is the same for both full-time and part-time students.
No prerequisites.
Core Documentation
MODULE A:1. M. Piazza, Creature dell’abitudine. Abito, costume, seconda natura da Aristotele alle scienze cognitive, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2018 (Introduction + two chapters of your choice).
2. Marco Piazza, S. Sandreschi de Robertis (a cura di), Le filosofie francesi dell’abitudine nel tardo Ottocento, Milano-Udine, Mimesis, 2025 (two texts of your choice from the anthology).
MODULE B:
3. Ch. S. Peirce, Il fissarsi della credenza, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, Utet, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.) + Ch. S. Peirce, HCome remdere chiare le nostre idee, in Scritti scelti, a cura di G. Maddalena, Novara, UTET, 2013 (digital edition) (approx. 20 pp.)
4. J. Dewey, Natura umana e condotta, a cura di G. Baggio, M. Piazza, C. Silva, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2025 (except for sections 6 and 7 of Part Three)
For Erasmus Students:
MODULE A:
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. In evaluating the oral exam, the final mark will take into account a number of factors, such as: the level and quality of knowledge of the topics; the ability to analyse a topic critically; the logic of the arguments supporting a thesis; the ability to apply theories and concepts to different contexts and case studies; and the use of vocabulary appropriate to the subject under study. Students are required to prepare a 2,500-word written paper to be discussed during the exam, which must focus on one or more of the adopted texts and make use of the relevant reference bibliography for further analysis. The paper must be submitted to the teacher at least 15 days before the oral exam. For Erasmus students: the oral exam can also be taken in English, French or Portuguese. The mark for the written paper will account for 30 per cent of the final mark. Students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties may request the necessary support measures for the exam via the University’s dedicated portal, accessible via the following link: https://www.uniroma3.it/roma-tre-inclusiva-studenti-con-disabilita-e-con-dsa/