Philosophical Analysis
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course offers in-depth training on the main themes and problems in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics. It is intended as a preparation for the advanced training offered in the courses of Language and Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, and Language and Logic.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Students will acquire knowledge of the main topics of the contemporary debate in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics, being gradually exposed to ever more complex arguments and sophisticated problems by way of lectures and discussion in class.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to analyze even complex problems in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics and their possible solutions, and will gradually acquire a sophisticated ability to argue correctly.
Students will acquire knowledge of the main topics of the contemporary debate in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics, being gradually exposed to ever more complex arguments and sophisticated problems by way of lectures and discussion in class.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students will be able to analyze even complex problems in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics and their possible solutions, and will gradually acquire a sophisticated ability to argue correctly.
Lesson period: First 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
First semester
The course is taught online. Most lectures will be synchronous, and remote users will be able to participate in using Microsoft teams. A limited amount of lectures (not more than 6 lectures) will be non-synchronous (audio, slides and texts will be available). Non synchronous lectures consist of a rehearsel of the main topics of the synchronous lectures . All lectures and course materials will be available on the Ariel web page of the course.
The exam program will not change.
Unless otherwise indicated, oral exams will take place online.
Attending students are those students who attend the online lectures and/or those students who have access to the recorded lectures.
The exam program will not change.
Unless otherwise indicated, oral exams will take place online.
Attending students are those students who attend the online lectures and/or those students who have access to the recorded lectures.
Course syllabus
Main problems and concepts in the philosophy of language (meaning, reference, indexicals, propositional attitudes, necessity and possibility, linguistic acts, translation)
Main problems and concepts in the philosophy of mind (mind-body theories, consciousness, intentionality, mental contents, qualia)
Main problems and concepts in metaphysics (object and property, causation, free will and determinism, personal identity, material objects, mental states and events)
Main problems and concepts in the philosophy of mind (mind-body theories, consciousness, intentionality, mental contents, qualia)
Main problems and concepts in metaphysics (object and property, causation, free will and determinism, personal identity, material objects, mental states and events)
Prerequisites for admission
The course will be taught in English (Level B2)
Teaching methods
Lectures and students's presentations.
Teaching Resources
Attending students
Bibliography for 6 CFU
G. Kemp, What is this thing called Philosophy of Language?, Routledge, London 2018 (second edition),
I. Ravenscroft, Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005.
Bibliography for 9 CFU
G. Kemp, What is this thing called Philosophy of Language?, Routledge, London 2018 (second edition),
I. Ravenscroft, Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005.
N. Markosian, An Introduction to Metaphysics, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2010.
Non-attending students
Bibliography for 6 CFU
G. Kemp, What is this thing called Philosophy of Language?, Routledge, London 2018 (second edition),
I. Ravenscroft, Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005.
J. Fodor, "The Mind-Body Problem", Scientific American 1981, 244: 114-125.
Bibliography for 9 CFU:
G. Kemp, What is this thing called Philosophy of Language?, Routledge, London 2018 (second edition),
I. Ravenscroft, Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005.
J. Fodor, "The Mind-Body Problem", Scientific American 1981, 244: 114-125.J. Carroll & N. Markosian, An Introduction to Metaphysics, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2010.
Bibliography for 6 CFU
G. Kemp, What is this thing called Philosophy of Language?, Routledge, London 2018 (second edition),
I. Ravenscroft, Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005.
Bibliography for 9 CFU
G. Kemp, What is this thing called Philosophy of Language?, Routledge, London 2018 (second edition),
I. Ravenscroft, Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005.
N. Markosian, An Introduction to Metaphysics, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2010.
Non-attending students
Bibliography for 6 CFU
G. Kemp, What is this thing called Philosophy of Language?, Routledge, London 2018 (second edition),
I. Ravenscroft, Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005.
J. Fodor, "The Mind-Body Problem", Scientific American 1981, 244: 114-125.
Bibliography for 9 CFU:
G. Kemp, What is this thing called Philosophy of Language?, Routledge, London 2018 (second edition),
I. Ravenscroft, Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2005.
J. Fodor, "The Mind-Body Problem", Scientific American 1981, 244: 114-125.J. Carroll & N. Markosian, An Introduction to Metaphysics, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2010.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final grade will be based to 50% on oral exam and on 50% on a term paper, 2500 words maximum, to be turned in approximately 15 days after the end of classes.
The oral exam and the paper will be assessed by considering the student's knowldge of the theories, understanding of problems and possible solutions and capacity to construct arguments.
The oral exam and the paper will be assessed by considering the student's knowldge of the theories, understanding of problems and possible solutions and capacity to construct arguments.
Unita' didattica A
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00. Covid emergency: office hours are held online via Skype or by telephone. Please send me an e-mail to make an appointment.
Festa del Perdono, 7 - Cortile Ghiacciaia, II piano. Please write an e-mail to make an appointment