Study-unit POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
| Course name | Philosophy and psychological science and techniques |
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| Study-unit Code | 40589206 |
| Curriculum | Comune a tutti i curricula |
| Lecturer | Luca Alici |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2024/25 |
| Learning activities | Affine/integrativa |
| Area | Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector | SPS/01 |
| Type of study-unit | Opzionale (Optional) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | NATURE AND ARTIFICE: A CHALLENGE FOR THE MODERN AGE The course aims to introduce to some essential categories of political philosophy and to deepen a theme. In particular, after some introductory lessons dedicated to the statute of political philosophy, the aim of the course is to put the theme, through the reading and commentary of selected passages of the main works of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau, the change in the relationship between human nature and political artifice that brings with it the historical philosophical twist of modernity, in relation to the category of social contract. |
| Reference texts | A) OBLIGATORY (TO TAKE THE EXAM) 1) R. Gatti, Filosofia politica. Gli autori, i concetti, i problemi, La Scuola, Brescia 2011 (only the first part, chapters: 1, 2, 3) 2) L. Alici - F. De Felice (a cura di), “Se l’uomo fosse buono”. Metamorfosi del bene nel contrattualismo moderno, Ets, Pisa 2012 (introductory essay only and the essay dedicated to the author chosen between Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau) (the text is out of print, so I will provide the pdf on unistudium) 3) A choice reading one of these three solutions: 3a) Th. Hobbes, Il Leviatano, a cura di C. Galli, Bur, Milano 2011 (only the first part) or 3b) J. Locke, Il secondo trattato sul governo, a cura di T. Magri, Bur, Milano 2013 (only chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) or 3c) J.-J. Rousseau, I due discorsi (full) B) FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS: Same parts of the texts of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau in an English edition or in their own language. In this case should be read only two between the three works of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau |
| Educational objectives | The teaching aims to focus on some of the challenges of digital, including dating, automation and simulation. Develop critical knowledge of fundamental questions of political philosophical thought, in relation to the relationship between nature and politics and in particular the theme of the digital. Develop skills in critical analysis and logical argumentation. • knowledge and understanding • applying knowledge and understanding • making judgements • communication skills • learning skills |
| Prerequisites | Basic Knowledges about History of Philosophy Being interested to the interdisciplinary dialogue |
| Teaching methods | - Theoretical lessons "face-to-face" - Debate in the Chamber |
| Other information | Frequency of lessons: optional but strongly advised. Non-attending students are asked to contact the professor to define the exam program. Students with disabilities or approved accommodations may require accessible formats for course materials. Please contact the Departmental Representative for assistance. Who would like to deepen the thought of Anders in an English text please contact the professor. In case a student intends to anticipate his/her exam in a year preceding the one it is scheduled in his/her curriculum, it is recommended to anticipate as well the attendance of the lessons and to schedule the exam in the first useful session after the lessons have been concluded. Frequency of lessons: Optional but strongly advised.For more info:https://www.unistudium.unipg.it/unistudium/) |
| Learning verification modality | - oral examination; at most half an hour; open-ended interview test with open response; graduation min 18/30, max 30/30; evaluation criteria (rigour of reasoning, completeness, originality, language properties, depth of analysis) |
| Extended program | NATURE AND ARTIFICE: A CHALLENGE FOR THE MODERN AGE The course aims to introduce to some essential categories of political philosophy and to deepen a theme. In particular, after some introductory lessons dedicated to the statute of political philosophy, the aim of the course is to put the theme, through the reading and commentary of selected passages of the main works of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau, the change in the relationship between human nature and political artifice that brings with it the historical philosophical twist of modernity, in relation to the category of social contract. A) OBLIGATORY (TO TAKE THE EXAM) 1) R. Gatti, Filosofia politica. Gli autori, i concetti, i problemi, La Scuola, Brescia 2011 (only the first part, chapters: 1, 2, 3) 2) L. Alici - F. De Felice (a cura di), “Se l’uomo fosse buono”. Metamorfosi del bene nel contrattualismo moderno, Ets, Pisa 2012 (introductory essay only and the essay dedicated to the author chosen between Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau) (the text is out of print, so I will provide the pdf on unistudium) 3) A choice reading one of these three solutions: 3a) Th. Hobbes, Il Leviatano, a cura di C. Galli, Bur, Milano 2011 (only the first part) or 3b) J. Locke, Il secondo trattato sul governo, a cura di T. Magri, Bur, Milano 2013 (only chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) or 3c) J.-J. Rousseau, I due discorsi (full) B) FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS: Same parts of the texts of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau in an English edition or in their own language. In this case should be read only two between the three works of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau |