Learning objectives
This course aims to offer in depth knowledge of some problems in contemporary action theory, and adequate logical-argumentative competence. In particular, its task is to provide knowledge of the main theoretical tools to address collective phenomena, educate to assess the rational structure of arguments, and logical rigor in philosophical analysis.
Knowledge and understanding:
This course offers an introduction to some fundamental problems in the philosophy of action and rational choice. It aims to provide adequate analytical, logic and argumentative skills.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding:
Thanks to the analysis of philosophical texts, classical and contemporary, students will develop adequate competences to understand the main theories of collective action and rational choice, which are fundamental tools for understanding collective phenomena
Making judgements:
Students should acquire and develop their attitude to make judgements and to express them in an articulated, documented and critical way. They should also develop their ability to argument and exchange ideas.
Communication skills:
A special emphasis will be put on developing communication skills, both oral and written, that is on expressing one’s own and other people’s opinions, in a correct, documented, open-to-discussion way.
Learning skills:
The task of this course is to educate students capable of orienting themselves autonomously, on the basis of adequate historical, analytic and argumentative skills.
Prerequisites
None. It is advisable an introduction to the methods of analytical philosophy.
Course unit content
Collective Actions, Emotions, and Memory
This module provides an introduction to the theoretical foundation of collective action theory, and to the norms of rationality applicable in cooperative and strategic interactions. In particular, it concerns contemporary theories of agential authority, the dynamics of alienation, the issue of the very possibility, identity, emotions, and memory of collective subjects.
Full programme
LANGUAGE
Italian
CONTENTS
Collective Actions, Emotions, and Memory
This module provides an introduction to the theoretical foundation of collective action theory, and to the norms of rationality applicable in cooperative and strategic interactions. In particular, it concerns contemporary theories of agential authority, the dynamics of alienation, the issue of the very possibility, identity, emotions, and memory of collective subjects.
TEXTS
1) Michael, Bratman, Agire collettivo e agire nel tempo, Pisa: Edizioni ETS, 2020;
2) M. Gilbert, Il noi collettivo (Cortina, 2015);
3) L. Kirk & M. Jankovic, The Routledge Handbook of Collective Intentionality, (London: Routledge, 2018) capp. 2, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 29;
4) R. Jaeggi, Alienazione, (Castelvecchi, 2005).
AIMS
This course aims to offer in depth knowledge of some problems in contemporary action theory, and adequate logical-argumentative competence. In particular, its task is to provide knowledge of the main theoretical tools to address collective phenomena, educate to assess the rational structure of arguments, and logical rigor in philosophical analysis.
Knowledge and understanding:
This course offers an introduction to some fundamental problems in the philosophy of action and rational choice. It aims to provide adequate analytical, logic and argumentative skills.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding:
Thanks to the analysis of philosophical texts, classical and contemporary, students will develop adequate competences to understand the main theories of collective action and rational choice, which are fundamental tools for understanding collective phenomena
Making judgements:
Students should acquire and develop their attitude to make judgements and to express them in an articulated, documented and critical way. They should also develop their ability to argument and exchange ideas.
Communication skills:
A special emphasis will be put on developing communication skills, both oral and written, that is on expressing one’s own and other people’s opinions, in a correct, documented, open-to-discussion way.
Learning skills:
The task of this course is to educate students capable of orienting themselves autonomously, on the basis of adequate historical, analytic and argumentative skills.
PREREQUISITES
None. It is advisable an introduction to the methods of analytical philosophy.
METHODS
This course will be blended: lectures, recorded lectures, and seminars.
INFORMATION
Didactic tools and materials will be made available on DOLLY/EDUNOVA (unimore).
The final examination consists of two parts (1) submission of a short paper (3000 words), on a topic agreed by the tutor, and (2) an oral examination on the entire course program, unless otherwise prescribed by law. The paper should be submitted by email one week before the examination date. Each part is 50% of total grade.
Criteria of grading:
18: sufficient understanding of the topics; sufficient clarity of exposition; sufficient competence in using philosophical language.
24: good understanding of the topics; good clarity of exposition; good competence in using philosophical language.
27: very good understanding of the topics; very good clarity of exposition; very good competence in using philosophical language.
30: excellent understanding of the topics; excellent clarity of exposition; excellent competence in using philosophical language.
30 with honors: excellent understanding of the topics; excellent clarity of exposition; excellent competence in using philosophical language. Remarkable elements of originality or critical analysis.
Plagiarism will be reported to the Chair, and the exam will be nulled.
Bibliography
1) Michael, Bratman, Agire collettivo e agire nel tempo, Pisa: Edizioni ETS, 2020;
2) M. Gilbert, Il noi collettivo (Cortina, 2015);
3) L. Kirk & M. Jankovic, The Routledge Handbook of Collective Intentionality, (London: Routledge, 2018) capp. 2, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 29;
4) R. Jaeggi, Alienazione, (Castelvecchi, 2005).
Teaching methods
This course will be blended: lectures, recorded lectures, and seminars.
Assessment methods and criteria
The final examination consists of two parts (1) submission of a short paper (3000 words), on a topic agreed by the tutor, and (2) an oral examination on the entire course program, unless otherwise prescribed by law. The paper should be submitted by email one week before the examination date. Each part is 50% of total grade.
Criteria of grading:
18: sufficient understanding of the topics; sufficient clarity of exposition; sufficient competence in using philosophical language.
24: good understanding of the topics; good clarity of exposition; good competence in using philosophical language.
27: very good understanding of the topics; very good clarity of exposition; very good competence in using philosophical language.
30: excellent understanding of the topics; excellent clarity of exposition; excellent competence in using philosophical language.
30 with honors: excellent understanding of the topics; excellent clarity of exposition; excellent competence in using philosophical language. Remarkable elements of originality or critical analysis.
Plagiarism will be reported to the Chair, and the exam will be nulled.
Other information
Teaching tools and materials will be made available on DOLLY/EDUNOVA (unimore).
