Learning objectives
-knowledge of the philosophical and scientific thought from ancient times to today
- Reading and understanding of the philosophical texts
-knowledge of the terminology and the different philosophical methods needed for problem analysis and interpretation of texts.
-knowledge of historiographical methodology
Course unit content
The course will focus on: The diaries of the soul in the ancient world and Patristic
After a brief review on the history of ancient philosophy will face the guided reading of two masterpieces of the ancient world on the theme of interiority: the "Memoirs" of Marcus Aurelius and the "Confessions" of Aurelius Augustine.
Institutions of medieval philosophy and theology. From Augustine to William of Ockham
Bibliography
Bibliography:
A manual-, at university level, on Ancient Philosophy;
-An edition of " Memories" with greek text to the front (eg.: BUR, Laterza); edition of the "Confessions" with Latin text (eg.: BUR, Cambridge University Press, New Augustinian Library; NBA)
-F. De Capitani, Manichaean Writings and antimanichaean, Uninova, Parma 2004.
1) M. Bettetini-L. Bianchi-C. Marble-P. Porro (eds.), "Medieval Philosophy", Raffaello Cortina, Milan 2004.
2) G. D'Onofrio, "History of Medieval thought," Città Nuova Editrice, Rome 2011.
Teaching methods
Oral lessons. There will also be seminars in collaboration with Italian and foreign colleagues.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination. Written essays, tests script in itinere.
