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Course objectives

Given for granted some basic and indispensable goals commonly shared by the Bachelor in Philosophy, the course intends to attain the following specific objectives. Knowledge and ability to understand (Dublin descriptor A): knowledge of a philosophical problem in a theoretical perspective and acquisition of key concepts in theoretical philosophy. Application skills (descriptor B): ability to understand and interpret classic texts of the discipline; ability to analyze the texts from a critical perspective. Autonomy of judgment (descriptor C): ability to discuss the theme under study (also through the stimulus to participate actively) and ability to read critically and contextualize philosophical texts in a historical-theoretical framework. Communication skills (descriptor D): ability to use a technical vocabulary; ability to argue the topics covered. Learning skills (descriptor E): ability to delve into philosophical questions and problems, even in a personal way (by learning a method, searching for a reference bibliography, etc.).

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Alienation and Revolution in the Young Marx (1837-1847) The course offers an analysis of the development of Marx's thought from the studies conducted at the University of Berlin to the writing of the Manifesto. The lectures will particularly focus on the philosophical structure of the most relevant texts, the discussion of the main theoretical influences (Hegel, Feuerbach, the Hegelian Left), and the genesis of the most important categories: the “overturning” of dialectics, alienation, exploitation, the idea of revolution, and the philosophy of history. The course will, therefore, follow the Marx's intellectual biography for about a decade, with a particular emphasis on the formation of the concepts that would remain characteristic of theoretical Marxism.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of the theoretical philosophy.
Books
N. Merker, Karl Marx. Vita e opere, Laterza; K. Marx, Manoscritti economico-filosofici del 1844, in K. Marx, Opere filosofiche giovanili, Editori Riuniti; K. Marx, F. Engels, La sacra famiglia, Editori Riuniti; K. Marx, Tesi su Feuerbach (any edition) K. Marx, F. Engels, L’ideologia tedesca, Editori Riuniti (only the first chapter: Feuerbach) K. Marx, Miseria della filosofia, Editori Riuniti; K. Marx, F. Engels, Manifesto del partito comunista, Einaudi.
Teaching mode
Lectures with reconstruction of the context and reading, analysis and commentary of the texts. Reference will be made to the original texts. Active student participation is highly encouraged and will be stimulated throughout the lessons.
Frequency
Attending the course is highly recommended
Exam mode
The evaluation consists of an oral examination. The following will be assessed (also during the course): 1. knowledge and understanding of the texts covered by the course, from their most general aspects to their details; in particular, the students' ability to confront a philosophical text and to critically analyse specific aspects of it will be assessed (evaluation points 1-15). 2. The students' ability to express themselves and to master the vocabulary (evaluation points 1-10). 3. Knowledge of the historical context (in relation to the thought of the authors covered by the course and in relation to the history of philosophy in general) (evaluation points 1-5).
Bibliography
Reading guides and introductions to the thought and specific works of the authors on the programme.
Lesson mode
Lectures with reconstruction of the context and reading, analysis and commentary of the texts. Reference will be made to the original texts. Active student participation is highly encouraged and will be stimulated throughout the lessons.
  • Lesson code1023664
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CoursePhilosophy
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDM-FIL/01
  • CFU12