Teaching code

4S007329

Academic staff

Markus Georg Ophaelders, Pier Alberto Porceddu Cilione

Coordinator

Markus Georg Ophaelders

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-FIL/04 - AESTHETICS

Period

Sem. 2B dal Apr 11, 2023 al May 27, 2023.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

Workshop on Philosophy of Art and Music
The workshop aims to give students who are actively involved in it a knowledge of philosophical thought that from the German eighteenth century onwards has been confronted in general with artistic practice and, in particular, with musical composition. In this sense, students enhance their knowledge of the main lines of Western aesthetics, by acquiring specific knowledge of certain philosophical theories and artistic, aesthetic or poetic practices. Students will also enhance their comprehension of the status of art, and the power of aesthetical experience to understand the world and transform it, thus empowering themselves with more autonomous judgement skills on specific cultural issues, such as artistic practice and, in particular, musical composition.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No particular prior knowledge is requested.

Program

RICHARD WAGNER. THE SOUND OF THOUGHT In spite of more than a century that separates us from his life and his work, the figure of Wagner continues to stimulate philosophical thought. His greatness lies not only in the sublime quality of his music and his musical dramaturgy, but also in the density of thought that innervates both his works and his theoretical writings. The impact of Wagner's work and thought on European culture, between the second half of the nineteenth century and the entire twentieth century, was incalculable. Even today, in the 21st century, the figure of him fascinates scholars, musicians, musicologists, writers, philosophers. The workshop will examine the rich philosophical debate triggered by the figure of Wagner, his relations with Nietzsche, the impact on French culture (think of Baudelaire and Symbolism), from the readings of Thomas Mann and Adorno, up to the most recent positions and philosophical aspects of the current debate. Understanding Wagner means understanding some fundamental junctions of German and European culture of the last two centuries. It is an invitation to analyse the foundations of the connection between thought and music, philosophical reflection and compositional practice, without which no philosophy of music is possible.

Didactic methods

Since this is a Seminary, the didactic methods adopted are addressing exclusively attend-ing students. They consist of one frontal introductory lesson and one or two lessons held by professionals of the musical sector (singers, conductors of choirs etc.). During the other lessons the students will hold singular presentations of the chosen writings and discuss them in class. In this way fundamental concepts and structures of thinking and reflection and their respective application tools to implement theoretical notions in the direction of autonomous critical judgment will be elaborated by the students themselves under the guidance of the teacher.
Throughout the academic year, the teacher also holds a regular individual Reception at the times indicated on his page (without having to set a specific appointment). However, it is recommended that you consult the messages to be informed of any changes. During the first lesson, attending students will receive the full lesson schedule with the dates and top-ics discussed. Information on timetables and classrooms is also provided.
The content of books and lessons is adhering to the program.

Learning assessment procedures

In order to obtain the credits the students have to relate on a chosen text pertinent to the thematic of the Seminary and discuss it with the others. Furthermore, the students should participate at the lessons.

Exam language

Italiano