Learning objectives

History of Contemporary Philosophy
The course shows the main lines and currents of contemporary philosophy. The most general study is accompanied by the appropriate insights of the major figures of contemporary thought, also through the analysis of one or more of their fundamental works. At the end of the course, students will deepen their knowledge and comprehension of Western philosophical tradition and its main conceptual lines by acquiring a thorough knowledge of the authors and texts analyzed in the course. They will also develop their capacity to communicate philosophical contents to specialists and non-specialists alike, and the capacity to continue their studies at a MA level.

Prerequisites and basic notions

A general knowledge of history of the modern and contemporary philosophy.

Program

In search of origin: Heidegger as interpreter of Kant
- Historical significance of Kant's criticism and particularly the Critique of Pure Reason.
- The Kantian roots of Heidegger's thought.
- The encounter with Husserl and a new reading of Kant.
- The course between 1925 and 1928, with particular reference to A Phenomenological Interpretation of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason (semester 1927-28).
- The book on Kant of 1929.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Frontal lesson accompanied by the dialogue with the students on important topics of the course.

Learning assessment procedures

Oral exam.

Evaluation criteria

General comprehension of the topics studied; ability to talk correctly and reason consistently; ability of a deeper interpretation; personal interest.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The evaluation is on a 30/30 basis and takes into account the abilities listed above, on the basis of a dialogue with the student examined.

Exam language

Italiano