Learning objectives
The course aims at providing the student with an adequate ability in analyzing the problems at stake and in elaborating arguments with regard to these, and at improving his autonomy in judgment and his skills in oral (thanks to the discussion in class) and written (thanks to the redaction of a paper) communication and in learning in this field.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The course will focus on a classic of twentieth-century philosophy, Saul Kripke's "Naming and Necessity".
Full programme
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Bibliography
Saul Kripke, "Nome e necessità", Boringhieri. Further readings will be indicated in class.
Teaching methods
Lectures, with discussion in class.
Assessment methods and criteria
Discussion of a written paper, aimed at ascertaining the acquisition of the ability in analyzing the problems at stake and elaborating arguments with regard to these.
Other information
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