Learning objectives
Evolving an ability to analyze the presented texts and discuss them in the light of different interpretations.
Evolving the ability to produce a written text on some aspect of Wittgenstein's philosophy and to present it critically in a well-argued way.
Acquiring some degree of autonomy of judgment and a good level of clarity in communication.
Becoming able to integrate the lectures and the texts with a personal examination of the secondary literature on the relevant topics.
Course unit content
Module 1 Language and Contemporary Philosophy
Bibliography
- S.Schroeder, Wittgenstein, Polity Press, Cambridge, 2006.
- L. Wittgenstein, Tractatus logico-philosophicus, Einaudi, 1995.
- L. Wittgenstein, Ricerche filosofiche, Einaudi, 1995.
- L. Wittgenstein, Filosofia, Donzelli, 1996.
- Paolo Tripodi, Dimenticare Wittgenstein, Il Mulino, 2009.
- P.M.S.Hacker, The Development of Wittgenstein's Philosophy of Psychology, in id. Wittgenstein: Comparisons and Context, Oxford University Press, 2013 (pp.78-110)
Teaching methods
The course will mostly consist of lectures. In addition, topics will be suggested for written papers and oral presentations, to be discussed in class
Assessment methods and criteria
A paper (3000 words) and an oral examination on one of the topics from the module 1 of "Language and Contemporary Philosophy".
Final evaluation will reflect
- command of the course contents,
- ability to critically elaborate on them,
- expository and argumentative abilities
