History of Early Modern Philosophy

The course aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the history of early modern philosophical thought. The course will encourage the students' interests about history of western philosophy. Students will also develop a comprehension of the many interdisciplinary perspectives that characterise early modern thought.

By the end of the course, students will:
- to present in detail the development of the history of modern Western philosophy, with particular reference to the topics addressed in the course;
- understand the relationships connecting the history of philosophy to the history of science, politics, society, culture, theology, and religion;
- understand the concepts and lines of argument used by the authors analysed;
- know the basic methodological tools of the historical-philosophical investigation.
Moreover, students will be able to:
- apply the knowledge acquired in framing early modern authors and texts historically;
- apply the understanding of the historical relationships between philosophy and other doctrines to the analysis and discussion of texts and problems;
- apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of complex texts and problems.