THEORETICAL PHILOSOPHY

Course objectives

Given for granted some basic and indispensable goals (knowledge and understanding in the field of studies; ability to apply knowledge and understanding; capability of critical analysis; communication skills on that which has been learned; capacity to undertake further studies with some autonomy), the course intends to attain the following specific objectives: knowledge of key notions of theoretical philosophy by means of an analysis of some classics of the discipline; improvement of: capacity of critical reading and historical-theoretical framing of philosophical texts; mastery of philosophical terminology in oral and written communication; argumentative skills.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
ONTOLOGY, LANGUAGE, AND POETRY - MARTIN HEIDEGGER The course will examine one of the most significant cores of Martin Heidegger's thought. The foundations of philosophy are rethought from a new vision of language. The poetic word reveals an ontological depth and a cognitive value. The most important essays the great German thinker dedicated to this central theme of twentieth-century philosophy will be read and interpreted.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of philosophical disciplines (corresponding to the level of the upper secondary school) is required. In particular, it is needed a mastery of the basic philosophical terminology.
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).
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 code1026683
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CoursePhilosophy
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDM-FIL/01
  • CFU6