00399 - Theoretical Philosophy

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will have gained access to some major themes and figures in the history of philosophy, and the discussion of some perspectives emerging from contemporary thought will enable you to relate with the "perennial" character of philosophical work.

Course contents

Title course: «Dream, world, existence: a comparison between Sigmund Freud and Ludwig Binswanger»

The main aim of the course is to compare the different conceptions of dreaming developed by Freud and Binswanger. The main topics that will be covered are: the structure of the dream; the interpretation of dreams; the relationship between phenomenology and psychoanalysis; the existential dimension of human being and the problem of the dream; the world as a mode of existence; the main aspects of Daseinsanalyse (analysis of existenxe); the theme of freedom and the anthropological proportion.

 

The course is scheduled in the second semester, 3th and 4th period (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. 3th period: Monday, Tuesday, 9-11, lecture room VI via Zamboni 38, Wednesday 11-13, classroom VI, via Zamboni 38; 4th period (from March 20th): Monday and Tuesday, 9-11, classroom VI via Zamboni 38, Wednesday 9-11, classroom III via Zamboni 38.

The course will take place in presence.

Lectures face-to-face are scheduled to start on January 30th 2023.

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

Readings/Bibliography

Mandatory readings for all students:

1) S. Freud, L'interpretazione dei sogni, Bollati Boringhieri, Torino, 1985 (collana «Universale»), oppure 1985 (collana «Gli archi»), pp. V-155, 257-321, 447-464.

2) L. Binswanger, Il sogno. Mutamenti nella concezione e interpretazione dai Greci al presente, Quodlibet, Macerata, 2009.

3) L. Binswanger, Henrik Ibsen. La realizzazione di sé nell'arte, Quodlibet, Macerata, 2008.

4) A. Molaro, A. Civita, Binswanger e Freud. Tra psicoanalisi, psichiatria e fenomenologia, Cortina, Milano, 2012 or, alternatively, A. Molaro, Psicoanalisi e fenomenologia, Cortina, Milano, 2016.

 

One of the following texts is recommended for non-attending students:

1) S. Freud, L. Binswanger, Lettere 1908-1938, Cortina, Milano, 2016.

2) L. Binswanger, Il problema dello spazio in psicopatologia, Quodlibet, Macerata, 2022.

3) A. Moscati, Ellen West. Una vita indegna di essere vissuta, Quodlibet, Macerata, 2021.

4) F.S. Trincia, Freud e la filosofia, Morcelliana, Brescia, 2010.

The texts in the syllabus are available at the FILCOM library and at other libraries of the Polo Bibliotecario Bolognese.

Teaching materials can be downloaded from "teaching material".

English-speaking or other visiting students are free to the English (French or German) editions of these readings, if available at all.

 

 

 

Teaching methods

Frontal lectures, textual commentary, class discussions on specific issues, dialogical lessons.
The course is scheduled in the second semester, 3th and 4th period (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. 3th period (from January 31th): Monday, Tuesday, 9-11, lecture room VI via Zamboni 38, Wednesday 11-13, lecture room VI, via Zamboni 38; 4th period (from March 20th): Monday and Tuesday, 9-11, lecture room VI via Zamboni 38, Wednesday 9-11, lecture room III via Zamboni 38.

Lectures are scheduled to start on January 30th, 2023.

Lectures will be recorded and available on the Unibo platforms (Teams)

Please note that, in line with established Italian academic custom, each class will begin 15 minutes after the indicated time (this is to favour students we may come from classes held in different buildings).

I will be grateful to Erasmus and other Exchange students who intend to attend the course if they get in touch with me before the beginning.

Assessment methods

Students will be evalueted on the basis of a viva voce. The oral exam aim to assessing the student's ability to present and critically analyse the topics discussed in the course.

Grade assessment criteria

Grade range below 18 – Fail. Poor knowledge of core material, a significant inability to engage with the discipline. Very poor presentation.

Grade range 18-21 – Pass. Limited and superficial knowledge of the subject, a significant inability to follow the thread of the discussion. Presentation with many inadequacies.

Grade range 21-23 – Adequate. The knowledge is superficial, but the thread of the discussion has been consistently grasped. Presentation with some inadequacies.

Grade range 24-26 – Acceptable. Elementary knowledge of the key principles and concepts. The presentation is occasionally weak.

Grade range 27-29 – Good. Comprehensive knowledge. Good presentation.

30 – Very Good. Detailed knowledge with hints of critical thinking. Very good presentation.

30 cum laude – Outstanding. Excellent knowledge and depth of understanding. Excellent presentation.

Teaching tools

Blackboard, PC, Slides projector

Office hours

See the website of Stefano Besoli