Learning objectives
In close continuity with module I, in the second part, the course proposes an analysis of the philosophy of "taking care", in the light of the interpretative categories provided by the sociological paradigms of health.
To conclude, the course proposes a monographic part dedicated to a theme strongly connected to every hermeneutic attempt linked to assistance, namely empathic action and empathy, with particular reference to the fortunate synthesis made by the eminent philosopher who dedicated much of her theoretical speculation to the passionate study of this theme: Edith Stein.
Course unit content
The course is ideally divided into three parts:
1. Health, illness, care and culture: a reflection half between the time of history and the social-philosophical representation;
2. Sociocultural paradigms of health and care: good luck and decline (?) Of the biomedical paradigm;
3. Humanities and assistance: the "knot of empathy." The contribution of Edith Stein.
Full programme
In close continuity with the disciplinary module I, the second cycle of lessons will deal in particular with the "socio-cultural paradigms of health", from antiquity to the present day.
The third part of the course, finally, is called: "Philosophy and assistance: the knot of empathy". This section focuses on the examination of the concept of empathy, as historically categorized. The contemporary synthesis, by Stein in particular, will serve as a medium towards a possible application of the concept to scientificity in general and to assistance in particular.
Bibliography
- Bertrand Russell, Storia della filosofia occidentale, Mondadori, 1984;
- George Ritzer, Introduzione alla sociologia, a cura di Mariolina Graziosi, UTET, Milano, 2018;
- Guido Giarelli, Eleonora Venneri, Sociologia della salute e della medicina- Manuale per le professioni mediche, sanitarie e sociali, Franco Angeli,
Milano 2009;
- Il morbo lento. La tisi nell'Italia dell'Ottocento;
- Roberto Sala, Etica e bioetica per linfermiere, Carocci, Roma, 2003;
- Silvia Kanizsa, L’ascolto del malato in ospedale. Pedagogia relazionale in ospedale, Guerrini, 1988;
- Corrado Viafora, Introduzione alla bioetica. Bioetica infermieristica, FrancoAngeli, 2006
- Ernest Greenwood, Attributes of a profession", Social Work, 2, n. 3, luglio 1957;
- Afaf Ibrahim Meleis, Theoretical Nursing. Development and Progress, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, marzo 2011 (REV);
- Edith Stein, Zum Problem der Einfühlung, Halle 1917; trd. Italiana, Il problema dell’empatia, a cura di E. Costantini, ed. Studium, Roma 1985;
- Angela Ales Bello, Edith Stein, ed. Piemme,2000;
- Martin L. Hoffman, Empatia e sviluppo morale, il Mulino, Bologna 2008;
- Vinicio Serino, Breve storia antropologica sulle origini della medicina. Mali antichi e antichi rimedi, Angelo Pontecorboli Editore, Firenze, 2016;
- Laura Boella, Empatie. L’esperienza empatica nella società del conflitto, RaffaelloCortinaEditore, Milano, 2018;
- L'empatia come virtù: senso e metodo del dialogo educativo, 2013, Il pozzo di Giacobbe, Antonio Bellingreri;
- Jeremy Rifkin, La civiltà dell'empatia, Milano, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A., 2010;
- Lecture notes by the teacher (see elly site).
Teaching methods
Lesson with participatory method using audiovisual aids and classroom discussion with students.
Lessons will be held in person, in compliance with safety standards, unless otherwise provided.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam. Learning will be assessed through an oral interview, aimed at verifying both knowledge and understanding of the discipline and the ability to integrate the knowledge itself for the purposes of application in health and social contexts in general. The teaching material will be deposited on the specific Elly platform and will include iconographic presentations, any audio-video supports and reference links.
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
Health and well-being, gender equality.
