Epistemology
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course of Gnoseology, which belongs to the disciplinary field of Theoretical Philosophy, aims to examine in depth themes and problems of contemporary philosophical debate, concerning in particular the nature of human experience and the constitution of subjectivity, also in connection with other disciplines (anthropology, psychology, sociology, biology, etc..). The course will help students to take an independent and critical stance on the issues addressed and to develop a mature awareness of the methodological dimensions of philosophical exercise.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- In-depth knowledge of the concepts and lexicon of the theories analyzed during the course, related to the field of theoretical philosophy and gnoseology.
- Development of the critical skills necessary to evaluate the different positions that emerged in the theoretical frameworks taken into consideration and in the issues addressed.
- Development of a familiarity with the methodologies of philosophical research in the field of theoretical philosophy and gnoseology, with particular attention to the possibility of interaction with ideas and concepts from other disciplines.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding.
The student will be able:
- to deal critically with the results of philosophical research in the field of theoretical philosophy, and orient themselves autonomously within the contemporary debate concerning themes and problems related to this field;
- to apply the knowledge acquired through the analysis and comparison of the different theoretical frameworks considered during the course to themes and problems of contemporary debate, even in fields that are not strictly philosophical;
- compare and apply the different methodologies of philosophical research learned during the course, both within the philosophical debate and, more generally, within the current cultural debate.
- In-depth knowledge of the concepts and lexicon of the theories analyzed during the course, related to the field of theoretical philosophy and gnoseology.
- Development of the critical skills necessary to evaluate the different positions that emerged in the theoretical frameworks taken into consideration and in the issues addressed.
- Development of a familiarity with the methodologies of philosophical research in the field of theoretical philosophy and gnoseology, with particular attention to the possibility of interaction with ideas and concepts from other disciplines.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding.
The student will be able:
- to deal critically with the results of philosophical research in the field of theoretical philosophy, and orient themselves autonomously within the contemporary debate concerning themes and problems related to this field;
- to apply the knowledge acquired through the analysis and comparison of the different theoretical frameworks considered during the course to themes and problems of contemporary debate, even in fields that are not strictly philosophical;
- compare and apply the different methodologies of philosophical research learned during the course, both within the philosophical debate and, more generally, within the current cultural debate.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
All lectures of Gnoseologia LM (=Phenomenology and Hermeneutics) will take place either synchronically online or partly in presence according to the current health emergency.
Class schedule and times are available at the link:
https://easystaff.divsi.unimi.it/PortaleStudenti/
Any change to the course syllabus will be communicated on Ariel beforehand as will any update on the availability of the texts in the syllabus.
Exams will take place on Teams or in presence, according to how the current situation evolves. Students will receive the necessary instructions and be assigned to specific time slots. In addition to being available in the tables below, examination procedures will be explained during the course and summarized on Ariel.
The course on Gnoseologia LM (=Phenomenology and Hermeneutics) is open to all Master's students in Philosophy as well as to those enrolled in a BA in the Humanities who want to take up credits in Theoretical Philosophy (M-FIL/01).
Class schedule and times are available at the link:
https://easystaff.divsi.unimi.it/PortaleStudenti/
Any change to the course syllabus will be communicated on Ariel beforehand as will any update on the availability of the texts in the syllabus.
Exams will take place on Teams or in presence, according to how the current situation evolves. Students will receive the necessary instructions and be assigned to specific time slots. In addition to being available in the tables below, examination procedures will be explained during the course and summarized on Ariel.
The course on Gnoseologia LM (=Phenomenology and Hermeneutics) is open to all Master's students in Philosophy as well as to those enrolled in a BA in the Humanities who want to take up credits in Theoretical Philosophy (M-FIL/01).
Course syllabus
Functions and forms of "Mit-sein". Beetween Phenomenology and Anthropology
The course will tackle the functions and forms of inter-human relationships from a philosophical perspective. The course will investigate the problems that 'being-with' poses and interrogate itself on the role that this 'being-with' plays in the constitution of individuality (ontogenesis) and in human existence more generally, so as to explore the different forms that 'being-with' can take on. The course will combine different approaches together by employing philosophical as well as anthropological and psychoanalytical studies.
The course will tackle the functions and forms of inter-human relationships from a philosophical perspective. The course will investigate the problems that 'being-with' poses and interrogate itself on the role that this 'being-with' plays in the constitution of individuality (ontogenesis) and in human existence more generally, so as to explore the different forms that 'being-with' can take on. The course will combine different approaches together by employing philosophical as well as anthropological and psychoanalytical studies.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the main themes of contemporary philosophy
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Parte in comune per il programma da 6 e 9 CFU:
M. Merleau-Ponty, Fenomenologia della percezione, Bompiani, Milano 2003 (le parti indicate a lezione e sulla pagina Ariel).
C. Di Martino, R. Redaelli, M. Russo (a cura di), Trasformazioni del concetto di umanità, Inschibboleth, Roma 2020 (le parti indicate a lezioni e sulla pagina Ariel).
W. Bion, Esperienze nei gruppi, Armando Editore, Roma 2013.
Parte aggiuntiva per il programma da 9 CFU:
M. Tomasello, Diventare umani, Raffaello Cortina, Milano 2019.
Programma d'esame per studenti non frequentanti
Oltre ai testi previsti per gli studenti frequentanti, gli studenti non frequentanti aggiungeranno:
C. Di Martino, Figure della relazione, Edizioni di Pagina, Bari 2018.
M. Merleau-Ponty, Fenomenologia della percezione, Bompiani, Milano 2003 (le parti indicate a lezione e sulla pagina Ariel).
C. Di Martino, R. Redaelli, M. Russo (a cura di), Trasformazioni del concetto di umanità, Inschibboleth, Roma 2020 (le parti indicate a lezioni e sulla pagina Ariel).
W. Bion, Esperienze nei gruppi, Armando Editore, Roma 2013.
Parte aggiuntiva per il programma da 9 CFU:
M. Tomasello, Diventare umani, Raffaello Cortina, Milano 2019.
Programma d'esame per studenti non frequentanti
Oltre ai testi previsti per gli studenti frequentanti, gli studenti non frequentanti aggiungeranno:
C. Di Martino, Figure della relazione, Edizioni di Pagina, Bari 2018.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assesment is oral. It consists of a viva voce about the topics of the syllabus, and it is aimed at assessing:
- A detailed knowledge of the themes covered in class;
- The ability to articulate the concepts of the analysed theories;
- The development of the ability to form an independent judgment about the different positions that emerge from the theoretical ideas considered in class;
- The communicative skills in presenting the subject in a clear and well-argued manner, making good use of the appropriate technical terms.
- A detailed knowledge of the themes covered in class;
- The ability to articulate the concepts of the analysed theories;
- The development of the ability to form an independent judgment about the different positions that emerge from the theoretical ideas considered in class;
- The communicative skills in presenting the subject in a clear and well-argued manner, making good use of the appropriate technical terms.
Unita' didattica A
M-FIL/01 - THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-FIL/01 - THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-FIL/01 - THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)