ONTOLOGY - II

The Ontology course, of theoretical area, deals with the reasons and questions connected 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 reflection. During the course, priority is given to analytical work on texts, the display of argumentative strategies and the clarification of speculative terms devised by thinkers who have measured themselves with the question about being.

For the exam, the student should demonstrate:
1) know how to introduce and contextualize the course topics from a theoretical and historical-philosophical perspective;
2) be familiar with the terminology, fundamental concepts and theoretical sites addressed in the course;
3) be able to reconstruct the development of the texts, highlighting nodal points/passages and modes of argumentation.

The course is introductory in nature and no prior knowledge is required

The course provides an introduction to the problematic of being through the reading and critique of some texts that address the fundumanetal question "Why is there something rather than nothing?" Particular attention will be paid to the positions of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Martin Heidegger. This will also allow for a comparison of the modern approach to ontology and metaphysics with some contemporary developments of these subjects.

Leibniz "Monadologia", Bompiani 2017
Martin Heidegger "Che cos'è metafisica?", Adelphi 2001
Martin Heidegger "Introduzione alla metafisica", Mursia 2016.

Oral exam covering the texts discussed in the course. It will be particularly important to demonstrate understanding of the assigned texts and to be able to critically compare the conceptions of the different authors studied

oral

The lecturer has a duty to ensure that the rules regarding the authenticity and originality of exam tests and papers are respected. Therefore, if there is suspicion of irregular conduct, an additional assessment may be conducted, which could differ from the original exam description.

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.

During the lessons, we will favor an approach based on a close dialogue with the texts, on students' ability both to produce examples of the definitions proposed by the authors and to consider criticisms of their views