32665 - Theoretical Philosophy. Phenomenology and Philosophy of the Individual

Learning outcomes

The main aim of the course is to provide the tools for a phenomenological approach to the theme of the person, examining in detail the philosophical and empathic nature of the personal knowledge. Against this background, aspects regarding the identity of the person and his cognitive approach will be analysed, taking into examination the subjectivity field as centre of actions, emotions and experience. While treating the sphere of the lived experience of consciousness in his cognitive aspects, volitional and sentient, we will try to provide not only abilities of pedagogic and formative nature, but also concepts relative to the philosophical basis of other disciplines connected with the personal identity theme. At the end of the course, the students are expected to acquire expository and argumentative skills.

 

Course contents

Title of the course:

«Dialogue and educational relationship in Martin Buber's thought».

The course is devoted to the theme of dialogical thought within the Martin Buber's reflection. In addition, will be treated the main aspects of his educational philosophy. Some of the themes examined will include: the Jewish formation of Buber; the dialogical principle; the nature of relationships "I-Thou" and "I-It"; the man's problem and the relationship with "Eternal You"; the educational relationship as dialogic relationship; the encounter; the educator' s role; the basic assumptons of the educational process; The adult education and the character's formation.

Readings/Bibliography

 

1) M. Buber, Il principio dialogico e altri saggi, Edizioni San Paolo, Cinisello Balsamo (MI), 2004, pp. 5-157;

2) M. Buber, Discorsi sull'educazione, Armando Editore, Roma, 2009

The texts of examination are the same also for not attending.

Teaching methods

Lectures, reading and commentary on texts and on primary sources, discussion on specific issues.

Assessment methods

Oral test with verification of specific historical and philosophical knowledge and of the level of assimilation and processing critical-conceptual content.

Assessment criteria and thresholds of evaluation:

30 cum laude: Excellent as to knowledge, terminology and critical expression.

30: Excellent, knowledge is complete, well articulated and correctly expressed, although with some slight faults.

27-29: Good, knowledge comprehensive and satisfactory, essentially correct expression .

24-26: Fairly good, knowledge present in significant points, but not complete and not always expressed with correctness.

21-23: Sufficient, knowledge is sometimes superficial, but the guiding general thread is included. Expression and articulation incomplete and often not appropriate

18-21:.Almost sufficient, but knowledge present only on the surface. The guiding principle is not included with continuity. The expression and articulation of the speech show important gaps.

<18: Not sufficient, knowledge absent or very incomplete, lack of guidance in discipline, expression seriously deficient. Exam failed.

Teaching tools

Blackboard, PC, slide projector

Links to further information

http://www.scform.unibo.it

Office hours

See the website of Stefano Besoli