The course in Moral Philosophy is part of the core curriculum of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Philosophy. By the end of the course, students will have acquired:
- an in-depth understanding of theoretical issues in the fields of ethics, moral philosophy, and the theory of action;
- familiarity with key texts in the field of political philosophy and the major debates associated with them, as well as with
secondary literature, including texts in languages other than Italian;
- the ability to focus on theoretical issues and develop arguments in the analysis of problems related to political theory and critical theory.
- an in-depth understanding of theoretical issues in the fields of ethics, moral philosophy, and the theory of action;
- familiarity with key texts in the field of political philosophy and the major debates associated with them, as well as with
secondary literature, including texts in languages other than Italian;
- the ability to focus on theoretical issues and develop arguments in the analysis of problems related to political theory and critical theory.
teacher profile teaching materials
This course aims to analyse the four volumes of "The History of Sexuality", Michel Foucault’s final work. In particular, the course will focus on the question of desire: its relationship with pleasure and the forms of power with which it is involved.
Foucault, Michel (1992) [1984]. The History of Sexuality Volume 2: The Use of Pleasure. London: Penguin Books;
Foucault, Michel (1990) [1984]. The History of Sexuality Volume 3: The Care of the Self. London: Penguin Books;
Foucault, Michel (2021) [2021]. The History of Sexuality Volume 4: Confessions of the Flesh. London: Penguin Books.
G. Deleuze, Desire & Pleasure: http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/globe/delfou.html
Mutuazione: 20709755 FILOSOFIA MORALE - L.M. in Informazione, editoria, giornalismo LM-19 R GENTILI DARIO
Programme
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality.This course aims to analyse the four volumes of "The History of Sexuality", Michel Foucault’s final work. In particular, the course will focus on the question of desire: its relationship with pleasure and the forms of power with which it is involved.
Core Documentation
Foucault, Michel (1979) [1976]. The History of Sexuality Volume 1: An Introduction. London: Allen Lane;Foucault, Michel (1992) [1984]. The History of Sexuality Volume 2: The Use of Pleasure. London: Penguin Books;
Foucault, Michel (1990) [1984]. The History of Sexuality Volume 3: The Care of the Self. London: Penguin Books;
Foucault, Michel (2021) [2021]. The History of Sexuality Volume 4: Confessions of the Flesh. London: Penguin Books.
G. Deleuze, Desire & Pleasure: http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/globe/delfou.html
Attendance
Class attendance is optional, although recommended.Type of evaluation
The assessment consists of an oral examination, in which first of all the understanding of the texts in the program will be tested, then the ability to move appropriately among the different texts, authors, and issues covered; critical capacity and originality in dealing with the fundamental issues of the course will also be evaluated, as well as expository ability and mastery of philosophical terminology. For Erasmus students, the examination may also be conducted in another language (English, German, French, Spanish) if necessary.