10053 - Philosophy of History (2)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students are able to know to know the main philosophical and political-cultural debates and critically discuss different conceptions that are compared in this area. Year also acquired the ability to orient themselves on the many ethical and political problems that such debates are closely linked.

Course contents

This course is an introduction to the philosophy of emotions. We shall look at the nature of emotions from the viewpoint of their phenomenology and the relationship they have with values. By discussing these central features of emotions, we shall gain some insights into the most important contemporary emotion theories. It is expected that students will (1) become familiar with major issues and philosophical theories about emotions; (2) develop an ability to analyse and critically assess the major theories of what emotions are.

 

The course syllabus and further optional readings will be made available on the lecturer’s webpage in due course.

Readings/Bibliography

Mandatory readings

Students are free to choose one mandatory reading from each of the two following groups:

A)

Baggio, G., Caruana, F., Parravicini, A. & Viola, M. (2020), Emozioni. Da Darwin al pragmatismo, Torino, Rosenberg & Sellier

(it is strongly recommended to read the texts collected in this anthology in the original language).

or

Solomon, R.C. ed. (2003)², What is an emotion? Classic and contemporary readings, New York, Oxford University Press.

B)

Campeggiani, P. (2021), Introduzione alla filosofia delle emozioni, Bologna, Clueb.

or

Caruana, F. & Viola, M. (2018), Come funzionano le emozioni, Bologna, il Mulino.

or

Deonna, J. & Teroni, F. (2012), The emotions. A Philosophical Introduction, London, Routledge.

or

Keltner, D., Oatley, K., & Jenkins, J.M. (2018)⁴, Understanding emotions, Malden MA: Wiley (only Part I: Perspectives on Emotions and Part II: Elements of Emotions).

 

Should they prefer to do so, attending students may discuss a different reading list with the lecturer.

Teaching methods

This course is designed to be delivered over a period of 5 weeks with three two-hour classes per week.

Assessment methods

Attending students are required to attend no less than 12 classes. Each week, they are required to do the assigned readings before class. Grades will be distributed as follows: active participation during classes (20%), final viva voce examination (80%).

Non-attending students will be evaluated on the basis of a viva voce examination.

Please note that non-attending students are not expected to prepare extra mandatory readings.

Teaching tools

Further sources will be provided via IOL.

Office hours

See the website of Pia Campeggiani