10219 - Theoretical Philosophy (1) (A-L)

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: «On the nature of Kantian transcendental idealism»

The course will examine some of the main issues of the Critique of pure Reason, particularly with respect to its first two parts: transcendental aesthetics and transcendental analytic. Through an analysis of the text, we will try to reconstruct the sense of Kantian idealism and provide a systematic interpretation of the Kantian theory of reason.

Readings/Bibliography

Readings/Bibliography:

1) I. Kant, Critica della ragion pura, Bompiani, Milano, 2004, pp. v-XLV e 1-525 (quest'edizione ha il testo tedesco a fronte, per cui le pagine sono di fatto la metà ). Possono essere utilizzate anche altre edizioni: ad es. l'edizione pubblicata da Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2005, terza ed. o quella pubblicata da UTET, Torino, 2013). 2) E. Cassirer, Vita e dottrina di Kant, La Nuova Italia, Firenze, 1997, pp. 167-258.

English-speaking or other visiting students are free to refer to the english edition of Critique of pure Reason.

2) One of the following:
a) R. Ciafardone, La «Critica della ragion pura» di Kant. Introduzione alla lettura, Carocci, Roma, 2007; b) S. Marcucci, Guida alla lettura della «Critica della ragion pura» di Kant, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2009; c) M. Ravera, G. Garelli, Lettura della Critica della ragion pura di Kant, UTET, Torino, 1997; d) G. Riconda, Invito al pensiero di Kant, Mursia, Milano, 2011; e) A. Guerra, Introduzione a Kant, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2005; f) S. Körner, Kant, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 1987; g) G. Deleuze, La filosofia critica di Kant, Cronopio, Napoli, 2009; h) S. Vanni Rovighi, Introduzione allo studio di Kant, La Scuola, Brescia, 1997;i) H.-J. de Vleeschauwer, L'evoluzione del pensiero di Kant, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 1976.

Teaching methods

Ex-cathedra lectures, textual commentary, class discussions on specific issues, dialogical lectures.

The course will start on Monday. Januari 29th, 2018

The course is scheduled in the second semester, 3th period, lecture room I, via Zamboni 38 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9-11).

Assessment methods

Students will be evaluated on the basis on a viva voce. The oral examination aim at assessing the student's ability to present and critically analyse the various views 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