The course in History of Philosophy is part of the program in Philosophy (BA level) and is included among the basic training activities.
The course (BA) has the following learning objectives:
1. to develop knowledge of the most important concepts and authors of modern and contemporary philosophy (Leibniz, Kant, Husserl);
2. to promote the understanding of the historical-cultural contexts in which these concepts were formed;
3. to develop the ability to apply methods of analysis and historical-philosophical knowledge in the research activities preceding the performance of the final exam;
4. to promote learning skills and autonomy of judgment.
Upon completion of the course students (1) are expected to know the basic issues of the modern and contemporary philosophy (Leibniz,Kant, Husserl); (2) have acquired a scientific attitude to exmination the writings discussed in the course. In particular, they will have developed:
- skills to interpret the signs and meanings of didactic communication between teacher/student and student/student;
- to analyse a philosophical problem from different points of view;
- to identify contradictions in a philosophical argument;
- to control the relevance and meaning of the conceptual expositions;
- to draw conclusions from a variety of observations and inferences.
These skills are promoted during the seminar work that is an integral part of the course through writing texts and collegial debate. The seminar activity of writing and discussion is also aimed at the acquisition of linguistic-communicative skills.
The course (BA) has the following learning objectives:
1. to develop knowledge of the most important concepts and authors of modern and contemporary philosophy (Leibniz, Kant, Husserl);
2. to promote the understanding of the historical-cultural contexts in which these concepts were formed;
3. to develop the ability to apply methods of analysis and historical-philosophical knowledge in the research activities preceding the performance of the final exam;
4. to promote learning skills and autonomy of judgment.
Upon completion of the course students (1) are expected to know the basic issues of the modern and contemporary philosophy (Leibniz,Kant, Husserl); (2) have acquired a scientific attitude to exmination the writings discussed in the course. In particular, they will have developed:
- skills to interpret the signs and meanings of didactic communication between teacher/student and student/student;
- to analyse a philosophical problem from different points of view;
- to identify contradictions in a philosophical argument;
- to control the relevance and meaning of the conceptual expositions;
- to draw conclusions from a variety of observations and inferences.
These skills are promoted during the seminar work that is an integral part of the course through writing texts and collegial debate. The seminar activity of writing and discussion is also aimed at the acquisition of linguistic-communicative skills.
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.
Prerequisiti
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.
Prerequisiti
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.
Prerequisiti
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/