Learning objectives
The course aims to reach a critical awareness of the origin and historical development of a number of central concepts in European political thought, in particular those of politics, anti-politics, freedom, public opinion, tolerance, equality, democracy, representation, the nation, utopia, ideology and revolution
Prerequisites
1. G. Bedeschi, Opinione pubblica, in Enciclopedia delle Scienze Sociali, Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana Giovanni Treccani, Roma 1998, pp. 359-367. <br />
2. Tre testi a scelta tra i seguenti: <br />
- M. Barberis, Libertà, Il Mulino, Bologna 1999; <br />
- M.L. Lanzillo, Tolleranza, Il Mulino, Bologna 2001; <br />
- E. Somaini, Paradigmi dell'uguaglianza, Laterza, Bari-Roma 2005; <br />
- E. Greblo, Democrazia, Il Mulino, Bologna 2000. <br />
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Course unit content
The course will focus on an analysis of the origin and development of the main traditions of modern and contemporary Western political thought, with particular regard to themes connected with reflections on freedom of thought, speech and the press.
Full programme
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Bibliography
1. G. Bedeschi, “Opinione pubblica”, in Enciclopedia delle Scienze Sociali, Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana Giovanni Treccani, Rome 1998, pp. 359-367. <br />
2. Three texts to be chosen from the following: <br />
- M. Barberis, Libertà, Il Mulino, Bologna 1999; <br />
- M.L. Lanzillo, Tolleranza, Il Mulino, Bologna 2001; <br />
- E. Somaini, Paradigmi dell'uguaglianza, Laterza, Bari-Rome 2005; <br />
- E. Greblo, Democrazia, Il Mulino, Bologna 2000. <br />
Teaching methods
The exam is integrated with the course in the History of Political Doctrines (Prof. Antonetti), giving rise to a single mark.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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