Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Filosofia - Enrollment from 2025/2026

SOFT SKILLS  

Find out more about the Soft Skills courses for Univr students provided by the University's Teaching and Learning Centre: https://talc.univr.it/it/competenze-trasversali 

CONTAMINATION LAB 

The Contamination Lab Verona (CLab Verona) is an experiential course with modules on innovation and enterprise culture that offers the opportunity to work in teams with students from all areas to solve challenges set by companies and organisations.  

Upon completion of a CLab, students will be entitled to receive 6 CFU (D- or F-type credits).  

Find out more:  https://www.univr.it/clabverona 

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be admitted to any teaching activities, including those of your choice, you must be enrolled in the academic year in which the activities in question are offered. Students who are about to graduate in the December and April sessions are therefore advised NOT to undertake extracurricular activities in the new academic year in which they are not enrolled, as these graduation sessions are valid for students enrolled in the previous academic year. Therefore, students who undertake an activity in an academic year in which they are not enrolled will not be granted CFU credits.  

Academic year:
Prima parte del primo semestre From 9/25/23 To 11/4/23
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° 3° Ciclo tematico di conferenze – sulla "leadership femminile": dati, riflessioni ed esperienze D Paola Dal Toso (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Ten years of dreams, lapsus, missed acts". Ten years anniversary of 'TIRESIA', Research Centre for Philosophy and Psychoanalysis D Matteo Bonazzi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Invisible plots in contemporary reality D Rosanna Cima (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° University and DSA - Methods and strategies for tackling study and university studies D Gianluca Solla (Coordinator)
Seconda parte del primo semestre From 11/13/23 To 12/22/23
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° 3° Art, memory and terrorism: the duty to protect our cultural heritage D Olivia Guaraldo (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Ciclo tematico di conferenze – sulla "leadership femminile": dati, riflessioni ed esperienze D Paola Dal Toso (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Ten years of dreams, lapsus, missed acts". Ten years anniversary of 'TIRESIA', Research Centre for Philosophy and Psychoanalysis D Matteo Bonazzi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° IV Reading seminar of classical texts D Alessandro Stavru (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° IV Reading seminar of classical texts D Alessandro Stavru (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° IV Reading seminar of classical texts D Alessandro Stavru (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Nietzsche, tragedy, the tragic D Alessandro Stavru (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Seminar of political science D Massimo Prearo (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Invisible plots in contemporary reality D Rosanna Cima (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° University and DSA - Methods and strategies for tackling study and university studies D Gianluca Solla (Coordinator)
Prima parte del secondo semestre From 2/19/24 To 3/29/24
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° Gnoseology and Metaphysics Workshop D Davide Poggi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Cities and Freedom D Giacomo Mormino (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Ten years of dreams, lapsus, missed acts". Ten years anniversary of 'TIRESIA', Research Centre for Philosophy and Psychoanalysis D Matteo Bonazzi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Education and affectivity - 200 years after Christian education by Antonio Rosmini D Fernando Bellelli (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° IV Reading seminar of classical texts D Alessandro Stavru (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° IV Reading seminar of classical texts D Alessandro Stavru (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° IV Reading seminar of classical texts D Alessandro Stavru (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Nietzsche, tragedy, the tragic D Alessandro Stavru (Coordinator)
Seconda parte del secondo semestre From 4/9/24 To 5/31/24
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° Gnoseology and Metaphysics Workshop D Davide Poggi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Cities and Freedom D Giacomo Mormino (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Legal clinics D Alessia Maria Aurora Bevilacqua (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Ten years of dreams, lapsus, missed acts". Ten years anniversary of 'TIRESIA', Research Centre for Philosophy and Psychoanalysis D Matteo Bonazzi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Philosophy and politics of care D Alessia Maria Aurora Bevilacqua (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Tai-Ti aiuto io D Alessandra Cordiano (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Verso le elezioni europee 2024 D Massimo Prearo (Coordinator)
List of courses with unassigned period
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° 3° Narratives. A tool for social workers D Cristina Lonardi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Verona History D Giacomo Mormino (Coordinator)

Teaching code

4S00765

Coordinator

Giorgio Erle

Credits

12

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-FIL/03 - MORAL PHILOSOPHY

Period

Sem. 1A, Sem. 1B

Courses Single

Authorized

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of the great classics of moral philosophy and the main themes of the Western philosophical tradition emerging from them. It also aims to promote the development of the skills: to understand philosophical moral texts within their historical-critical framework and through a correct hermeneutic approach; to appropriately use a thoroughly philosophical terminology; and to produce individual reflection in order to formulate independent judgements on the genesis, nature and meaning of the addressed issues. Finally, these objectives are also understood in order to develop the ability to continue studies in a Master’s degree, and the ability to communicate philosophical contents to specialists and non-specialists alike.

Prerequisites and basic notions

There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

Program

The social dimension of virtue: two perspectives compared.
It will be proposed an interpretation and discussion from the point of view of moral philosophy on the social meaning of virtue, starting from a comparison between the perspective of Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" and that of Kant's "Metaphysics of Morals". To this end the following points will be developed among others:
- The relationship between good, happiness and virtue according to Aristotle;
- Moral agency and virtue;
- Virtue and Will;
- Examples of virtues;
- Virtue and justice;
- The relationship between virtue, purposiveness and duty according to Kant;
- "Wide duties", happiness of others, philanthropy and respect;
- The "duties of love" according to Kant;
- The opposition between virtues and vices;
- The “virtues of society”;
- The moral understanding of friendship;
- Topics of discussion and comparison between the perspectives of Aristotle and Kant on virtue and its social dimension.

Bibliography

Visualizza la bibliografia con Leganto, strumento che il Sistema Bibliotecario mette a disposizione per recuperare i testi in programma d'esame in modo semplice e innovativo.

Didactic methods

The teaching methods consist of lectures during which analysis, comment and discussion of the reference texts will take place, thus addressing the program contents in the perspective of the learning outcomes. After each lesson a short written conceptual summary of that lesson will be loaded on the e-learning platform of the University.
Lectures will be held face to face in the classroom. The same lectures will also be recorded and subsequently made available from time to time for later viewing in the e-learning of the course.
The reference texts listed in the “Bibliography” section are mandatory for both attending and non-attending students.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam consists, both for the attending and for the non-attending students, of an oral exam concerning the program and the mandatory reference texts indicated in the “Bibliography” section.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

In order to pass the exam, students will have to demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes; therefore the following will be verified:
1) The knowledge and the interpretative skills acquired with respect to the mandatory reference texts and to the teaching program, in the light of a valid critical and hermeneutic approach to the texts themselves and to the addressed issues;
2) Skill to use a thoroughly philosophical terminology;
3) Skill to develop a reflection in the perspective of moral philosophy on the addressed issues.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The grade is single and will be expressed out of thirty at the end of the oral exam described above.

Exam language

Italiano.