GREEK ORIGINS OF EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT

The course is the direct completion of what was studied and discussed in the first module. In particular we will face the study of a fundamental work of ancient philosophy, so that students, through reading, analysis and common discussion can reach a deep knowledge of ancient philosophical thought. The comparison with the contemporary approach to the same problems will allow us to appreciate the value of the Western philosophical tradition.

The student:
- will know a fundamental text of Greek philosophical culture in depth,
- will master the tools to proceed in the philosophical investigation, also using secondary literature,
- will be able to effectively argue on the topics faced,
- will be able to contextualize what has been learned with respect to the historical period.

The success on the course of [FM0398-1] GREEK ORIGINS OF EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT I is required.
A basic knowledge of classical languages is also required.

Ethics and aesthetics. Reading of the Poetics of Aristotle.

Aristotele, Poetica, a cura di P.L. Donini, Torino, Einaudi

Two of the following studies, to be chosen:

P.L. Donini, La tragedia e la vita : saggi sulla Poetica di Aristotele, Alessandria, Ed. dell’Orso (cap. III, IV, VI)
A. Oksenberg Rorty, , Essays on Aristotle's Poetics, Oxford : Princeton University Press
[1. D. Frede, Necessity, Chance, and “What Happens for the Most Part” in Aristotle’s Poetics, pp. 197-220]
[2. S. Halliwell, Pleasure, Understanding, and Emotions in Aristotle’ Poetics, pp. 241-60]
[3. A. Nehamas, Pity and Fear in the Rhetoric and in the Poetics, pp. 291-314]
W. W. Fortenbaugh, Aristotleʼs Practical Side : on his Psychology, Ethics, Politics and Rhetoric, Leiden: Brill (cap. 1, 4, 5, 7,10, 17)
M. Nussbaum, La fragilità del bene, fortuna ed etica nella tragedia e nella filosofia greca
Bologna : Il Mulino, 2004 (cap. I, III, Intermezzo 2)

Participation in class reports and discussions.
Oral exam.
The student has to show a closed knowledge of Aristotle and his Poetics. In particular, an essay prepared by the student during the seminar activities will be discussed.

The course is developed in two sections; the second one is structured in a seminar way.
Occasional participation to the conferences of the Ca' Foscari's visiting professors is scheduled.
We practise a close analysis of Aristotle’s Poetics.

Italian

In connection with the course will be scheduled a few days of study in which participants include researchers from European universities. During the course lectures will be given prompt notice of this.

For more information, www.philosophia-ve.it/universita

Handouts and other materials available online.

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