Teaching code

4S007316

Teacher

Ilaria Possenti

Coordinator

Ilaria Possenti

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/01 - POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

Period

Sem. 1B dal Nov 11, 2019 al Jan 11, 2020.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

Acquisition of the fundamental concepts which are needed for understanding the nature and the problems of the social and political organizations and different forms of democracy. Acquisition of the capacity of formulate independent critical judgments.

Program

The course provides historical-philosophical and theoretical-critical instruments for a philosophical inquiry on "citizenship", with particular reference to the notions of "freedom" and "equality" and the relationship between "politics", "society" , "economics".
The first part of the course will offer an introduction to the history and "models" of political philosophy. It will be supported by the reading of selected passages from ancient, modern and contemporary classics of political philosophy (Aristotle, Locke, Tocqueville, Marx, Arendt, Foucault), as well as selected passages from philosophical-political debate on the topic of "common" and the "commons" (Dardot-Laval).
The second part of the course will be devoted to a twentieth-century classic in political thought - T.H. Marshall, "Citizenship and social class" - which introduces the issue of social citizenship and reflects on the tension between democracy and capitalism.

TEXTS (ATTENDING STUDENTS)

1. S. Petrucciani, “Modelli di filosofia politica”, Einaudi 2003 (see in particular pp. 33-57, 77-88, 91-113, 125-42, 150-63).
2. Classics (available on Moodle): selected passages from Aristotle, John Locke, Karl Marx, Hannah Arendt, Michel Foucault, Pierre Dardot-Christian Laval.
3. T. H. Marshall, “Cittadinanza e classe sociale”, a cura di S. Mezzadra, Laterza 2002.

TEXTS (NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS)

1. S. Petrucciani, “Modelli di filosofia politica”, Einaudi 2003 (pp. 5-165 e 229-31).
2. Classics (available on Moodle): selected passages from Aristotle, John Locke, Michel Foucault.
3. T. H. Marshall, “Cittadinanza e classe sociale”, ed. by S. Mezzadra, Laterza 2002: 1) S. Mezzadra, "Diritti di cittadinanza e Welfare State. 'Citizenship and Social Class' cinquant’anni dopo"; 2) T. H. Marshall, "Cittadinanza e classe sociale".

METHODS
Lectures will be based on reading and discussion of texts and topics.
Students will receive the full lesson calendar and further information on the first day of class.
Informations and some texts and documents will be available on Moodle.
Throughout the academic year, the teacher holds "Ricevimento studenti" (office hours) at the times indicated on her webpage (it is recommended that you consult the page to be informed of any changes): http://www.dsu.univr.it/?ent=persona&id=20137&lang=it

Examination Methods

For both attending and non-attending students: oral exam (from January to September 2020).
The exam wil be based on analysis and discussion of texts. Students are therefore required to bring the readings at the exam.
Final evaluation will consider:
- philosophical-political knowledge
- argumentative skills
- critical thinking skills
Gli/le studenti sono invitati a consultare regolarmente la casella di posta "....@studenti.univr.it ".
ATTENTION: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and in accordance with the University of Verona guidelines, during the 2020 summer session the assessment modality will be modified as follows: online exam.
(See Moodle)