ONTOLOGY - I

The course of Ontology, of theoretical field, deals with the reasons and questions related to the elaboration of the doctrine on being evoked by classical thought, in view of the outcomes on the ontological front aroused by modern and contemporary philosophical reflection. The course privileges the analytical work on texts, the exhibition of the argumentative strategies and the clarification of the speculative terms devised by the thinkers who have measured themselves with the question around being.

General knowledge and understanding of some important classic texts of Western ontology

Knowledge of the fundamental argumentative strategies on theoretical dimension of philosophical experience, with particular attention to the lexicon, categories and definitions of different speculative survey areas.

Ability to deal with a philosophical text, emphasizing the theoretical approach.

Ability to analyze, understand and argue the reasons underlying philosophical issues, including in relation to the consequences of a practical nature.

Basic knowledge of the history of philosophy.

Being and nothingness. Plato's Sophist

1) Truth
2) Nothingness
3) Parricide
4) Gigantomachy on the Being
5) The supreme genera
6) Dialectics and not Being

Parmenide, Sulla Natura, a cura di G. Reale, Bompiani, Milano 2001
Platone Il Sofista, a cura di F. Fronterotta, BUR, Milano 2007

For the examination, the student will have to demonstrate to:

1) knowing how to introduce and contextualize the themes of the course from the theoretical and historical-philosophical point of view;
2) learn the terminology, the basic concepts and the theoretical points covered during the course;
3) being able to reconstruct the development of the texts, highlighting points / steps nodal and argument ways.

oral

A. Scores in the range of 18-22 will be assigned for:
- Sufficient knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Limited ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Sufficient communication skills.

B. Scores in the range of 23-26 will be assigned for:
- Fair knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Fair ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Fair communication skills.

C. Scores in the range of 27-30 will be assigned for:
- Good or excellent knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Good or excellent ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Fully appropriate communication skills.

D. The “laude” will be awarded to students with excellent knowledge and comprehension of the textbooks and related topics.

Introduction, reading and analysis of texts.

The examination syllabus will be specified during the lessons.
Students who do not attend lessons are required to agree the program with the teacher.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development