Language and Metaphisics
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims at an in-depth understanding of a current debate or research topic at the intersection between the philosophy of language and metaphysics.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the main topics of the contemporary debate in the field of metaphysics and / or philosophy of language and the ability to critically discuss them.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will be able to analyze complex problems in the fields of metaphysics and the philosophy of language and to identify possible solutions to these problems. They will be able to apply the skills and knowledge acquired to various research fields.
Students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the main topics of the contemporary debate in the field of metaphysics and / or philosophy of language and the ability to critically discuss them.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will be able to analyze complex problems in the fields of metaphysics and the philosophy of language and to identify possible solutions to these problems. They will be able to apply the skills and knowledge acquired to various research fields.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Humor:
The course aims to address the philosophical debates on this topic with the help of recent textbooks and essays.
The course aims to address the philosophical debates on this topic with the help of recent textbooks and essays.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is in English. A B2 level of English is assumed.
The grade record of those who take the exam without B2 English certification will be cancelled.
The grade record of those who take the exam without B2 English certification will be cancelled.
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures in which students will be invited to discuss the theses presented and argue their position.
Teaching Resources
The final programme will be made available at the beginning of the course and will be visible on the MyAriel website. Students taking the exam for 6 CFU will have a different programme to students taking the exam for 9 CFU.
The following texts are suggested for those interested:
Noël Carroll (2014), Humour. A very short introduction, Oxford: Oxford University Press
John Morreall (ed) (1987), The Philosophy of Laughter and Humor, Albany N.Y.: State University of New York Press (texts by Thomas Hobbes, Francis Hutcheson, Roger Scruton, Francis Hutcheson, Michael Clark, Mike W. Martin, Herbert Spencer, Sigmund Freud)
Levinson, J. (1998). ʻHumourʼ. in Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, E. Craig (ed), London: Routledge, pp. 562-7.
Noël Carroll (2003), 'Humour' in The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics, Jerrold Levinson (ed), Oxford: Oxford University Press 2003, pp. 344-365
John Morreall (2009), Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humour, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell
The following texts are suggested for those interested:
Noël Carroll (2014), Humour. A very short introduction, Oxford: Oxford University Press
John Morreall (ed) (1987), The Philosophy of Laughter and Humor, Albany N.Y.: State University of New York Press (texts by Thomas Hobbes, Francis Hutcheson, Roger Scruton, Francis Hutcheson, Michael Clark, Mike W. Martin, Herbert Spencer, Sigmund Freud)
Levinson, J. (1998). ʻHumourʼ. in Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, E. Craig (ed), London: Routledge, pp. 562-7.
Noël Carroll (2003), 'Humour' in The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics, Jerrold Levinson (ed), Oxford: Oxford University Press 2003, pp. 344-365
John Morreall (2009), Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humour, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell
Assessment methods and Criteria
The student will be assessed on
(i) A written essay (see instructions below)
(ii) Oral discussion of the examination texts
Guidance for the essay:
- The essay should not exceed 2000 words (including references).
- The essay should be in .doc format (not .pdf)
- The essay should be submitted at least 10 days before the oral examination.
- Before submitting the essay, an abstract and a detailed index should be sent to and approved by the lecturer. Do not write the essay until you have received the lecturer's approval of the abstract and index.
(i) A written essay (see instructions below)
(ii) Oral discussion of the examination texts
Guidance for the essay:
- The essay should not exceed 2000 words (including references).
- The essay should be in .doc format (not .pdf)
- The essay should be submitted at least 10 days before the oral examination.
- Before submitting the essay, an abstract and a detailed index should be sent to and approved by the lecturer. Do not write the essay until you have received the lecturer's approval of the abstract and index.
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Paganini Elisa
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Teams or Skype - Reception is by appointment by email