Teaching code

4S003226

Teacher

Andrea Cavalletti

Coordinator

Andrea Cavalletti

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-FIL/08 - HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY

Period

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

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

History of Medieval Philosophy
Medieval philosophy spans from late Antiquity to the raise of Humanism (4th century aD-14th century), involving the whole Euro-Mediterranean region, and articulating in for languages: Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Hebrew. The course provides students with in-depth knowledge of the concepts, the schools, and the main thinkers of the philosophy of the Middle Ages, the latter always considered within the wider context of Western though. Students are expected:
KNOWLEDGE:
1. To acquire knowledge of a given range of subjects, texts, and authors, belonging to medieval philosophy, the latter seen as part of the wider context of Western though.
2. By means of the knowledge acquired at point 1, to reach a wider knowledge of the main conceptual lines of Western philosophical tradition.
ABILITIES:
1. To approach medieval philosophical texts (read in translations, but always referring them to the original Latin versions) in a scientifically sound way, showing the ability to use correct historical-critical and hermeneutical approaches, and properly using a correct philosophical terminology;
2. To autonomously formulate critically-founded assessments on the subjects analyzed during the course.
3. To use present-day sources and research tools (paper-supported and/or online archives, data banks, online catalogues), also in view of learning how to properly write an academic-style essay and/or the final dissertation.
4. To develop their capacity communicate philosophical contents to specialists and non-specialists alike;
5. To develop their capacity to continue their studies at a MA level.

Prerequisites and basic notions

no pre-requisites

Program

The course focuses on some fundamental concepts of Augustine's philosophy: subjectivity, knowledge, truth, love, community. Through the reading and commentary of the Confessions (and other salient places in the Augustinian work) these issues will be investigated in their pre- and post-history: that is, with attention both to their sources (Ciceronian, Platonic, Pauline...) and their powerful resonances in modern and contemporary thought (from Descartes to Gilson). The interpretations of Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt will be particularly considered.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Frontal lesson with commentary on the texts, which requires students to participate in the discussion.
The course will be held in compliance with the University provisions on COVID-19. Considering the needs expressed by the Didactic Council, it is planned to provide the availability of registrations on the Moodle platform.

Learning assessment procedures

The examination aims to ascertain that the student has achieved the educational objectives: knowledge of the topics covered, critical reading skills, mastery of the conceptual apparatus, possession of a correct and sophisticated philosophical language.
the oral exam will cover the topics of the program and, in the case of non-attending students, any agreed topics; those who choose to present a paper will discuss it during the oral exam in the light of the topics covered in the course.
Oral examination. Possible presentation and discussion of a written paper.

Evaluation criteria

The exam aims to ascertain that the student has achieved the educational objectives: knowledge of the topics covered, critical reading skills, mastery of the conceptual apparatus, possession of a correct and sophisticated philosophical language. Contents: the oral exam will cover the topics of the program and, in the case of non-attending students, any agreed topics; those who choose to present an essay will discuss it during the oral exam in the light of the topics covered in the course. Assessment method: oral; possible presentation and discussion of a written paper. Assessment methods: the exam method is oral for both attending and non-attending students.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Final grade expressed out of thirty

Exam language

lingua italiana