MORAL PHILOSOPHY II

Academic year
2026/2027 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
FILOSOFIA MORALE II
Course code
FT0275 (AF:567896 AR:374581)
Teaching language
Italian
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6 out of 12 of MORAL PHILOSOPHY
Degree level
Bachelor's Degree Programme
Academic Discipline
M-FIL/03
Period
2nd Term
Course year
2
Where
VENEZIA
This section of the course aims to introduce students to an understanding of one of the fundamental categories—that of “freedom”—that has shaped the development of philosophical anthropology and ethics. It will do so by first outlining the different dimensions of freedom and then examining the main philosophical models that have addressed it.
The main goals of the course are:
a) to make the students able to formulate the theoretical problems about human life, connecting them to its essential features
b) to avoid reductive conceptions about human life, which do not take into account the effective experience of a human being
There are not any particular pre-requirements.
Title: Freedom.
- The meanings of the word “freedom.”
- Freedom and the Good in Thomas Aquinas.
- Morality as the Development of Freedom.
- Freedom and Legality in Kant.
- Freedom and Transcendentalism in Jules Lequier.
- Freedom and “Nullification” in J.P. Sartre.
- Freedom and Contingency: a metaphysical question.
BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXAM:
- Anthology of classical and contemporaries authors, edited by professor.
- Lecture notes by professor.
These texts will provided by the professor during the course
The preparation will be tested though an oral test (about 30 minutes), on these topics: 1. Passages from Anthology (edited by professor). 2. Contents from Lecture notes (by professor).
The overall assessment of the 12 cfu examination will result from the composition of the written and oral marks.
Evaluation of the oral test will take into consideration (1) correctness and clarity of exposition; (2) relevance of answers; (3) coherence of proposed arguments; and (4) ability to refer to the authors' texts.
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The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

Those who answer two thirds of the questions in a relevant manner will be rated sufficient.
The course will based on head-on lectures, enhancing students’ contribution. Parallel to the course, a seminar will be held (by an assistant of the professor), which will guide the students throughout the reading and the comment of the main passages of the anthology.
Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion
Ca' Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). If you have a disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.
Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 06/07/2026