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.

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Laurea magistrale in Scienze filosofiche - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
M-FIL/03

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
6
F
-
Final exam
18
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
M-FIL/03
activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
6
F
-
Final exam
18
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
3 modules among the following
6
B
M-FIL/01
Between the years: 1°- 2°
1 module among the following
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Foreign language: B1 CB Test if 2nd language; B2 if same language of bachelor's degree
6
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°

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Teaching code

4S007383

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-FIL/06 - HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY

Period

Sem. 2B dal Apr 9, 2024 al May 31, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized

Learning objectives

The course aims at providing students with a profound knowledge of the History of Renaissance Thought (fifteenth- to sixteenth-century). At the end, students are expected to show a solid knowledge of the authors and texts dealt with in the course as well as the ability to start further research on their own. The results of teaching are:

1. KNOWLEDGE: (1) Knowledge of the philosophical tradition; (2) Ability to establish connections (even interdisciplinary) between determinations of thought and epochs; (3) Hermeneutical skills; (4) Awareness of the problems related to the historiographical methodology.

2. SKILLS (1) Ability to analyze the sources; (2) Ability to apply the theoretical and methodological tools necessary to allow autonomy of research, critical reflection and understanding; (3) Ability to produce an organic and systematic overview; (4) Ability to manage and interpret historical-bibliographic sources autonomously and to identify connections between different phases of philosophical, artistic and cultural processes and currents; (5) Ability to produce an organic and systematic overview:

3. AUTONOMY (1) Ability to formulate an independent critical judgment on philosophical or cultural issues; (2) Ability to autonomously manage and interpret historical-bibliographic sources and to identify connections between different phases of philosophical, artistic and cultural processes and currents.

4. COMMUNICATION (1) Ability to communicate, share and disseminate information, ideas, problems and solutions with specialists and non-specialists.

5. LEARNING (1) Ability to autonomously process research paths; (2) Ability to master interdisciplinary dialogue; (3) Ability to carry out research work independently.

Prerequisites and basic notions

A general knowledge of history of philosophy.

Program

The rediscovery of Plato in the Renaissance and the historical role of Marsilio Ficino:
1) The historico-interpretative problem of the Platonic traditions: the neo-Platonic misunderstanding.
2) Calcidius' translation of Times and the underground presence of Platonism in the middle-ages.
3) A Platonic metaphysics "before" Plato: Cusanus.
4) Ficino's translations of Plato and the Florentine humanistic environment.
5) The Theologia Platonica and its historical influence.
6) The resumption of Plato's theory of love: Amor Cortese; Pietro Bembo; Castiglione; Leone Ebreo; Michelangelo.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lecture, reading and analysis of the texts of the authors studied in the course, discussion with the students about the topics considered.
The lectures will be recorded on Zoom.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam is oral and deals with a personal ascertainment of the topics studied in the course through a dialogue with the professor.

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

An adequate comprehension of the topics and the texts - exposition appropriate and consistent - ability in interpreting and comparing the subjects studied - personal interest

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The vote will be given on a 30/30 scale, according to an overall evaluation of the criteria indicated above (comprehension, exposition, interpretation, interest), achieved through the dialogue with the student

Exam language

Italiano