30413 - Philosophy Laboratory (1) (G.E)

Learning outcomes

The student learns to read and critically analyze philosophical texts and to write a philosophical essay.

Course contents

A unique case in the history of Philosophy: the "theological empirism" of George Berkeley

During the course some of the most important works of the XVIII century Philosopher will be investigated: An essay towards a new theory of vision, Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge, Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous.

Readings/Bibliography

George Berkely: Opere filosofiche. A cura di S. Parigi. UTET.

Luigi Neri: George Berkeley: filosofia e critica dei linguaggi scientifici. CLUEB.

Mario Rossi: Introduzione a Berkeley. Laterza.

Teaching methods

The course will consist in introductory lessons to the work of George Berkeley held by the teacher and in expositions and discussions by students (oriented by the teacher) on texts taken from the above mentioned Berkeley's works.

 

Assessment methods

The examination will focus on a presentation and discussion of a short philosophical essay regarding topics and issues dealing with the philosophy classic analyzed during the Reading Workshop. The work will be evaluated as follows:

1. in terms of content;

2. in terms of the conceptual tools employed;

3. in terms of capacity and the mastery of writing.

The essay must be delivered with an advance of at least two weeks compared to the date of the application request in which the student cites his or her intention to sit for the exam. A hard bound copy will be delivered to the office of the Secretariat for Teaching Activities of the Department (2nd floor, Mrs. Simonetta Manservisi); simultaneously, students will also have to send the text of their work by email, to the address of the teacher.

Teaching tools

Blackboard. Handouts and slides may be used.

Office hours

See the website of Guido Gherardi