PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 1

Through this course - dedicated to 'Creaturely Condition and Creativity' - I aim to focus on a topic that is constantly in the background of philosophical reflection, but which only rarely, in contemporary times, has been considered in strictly theoretical terms, and even more rarely in prositive terms. The course will involve, directly or indirectly, many of the authors mentioned in the presentation sheet of our Master's degree course.

The expected results of this first part of the course are as follows:
a) to introduce students to the fundamental figures of classical metaphysics, too often criticised without first being really known;
b) to avoid - on their part - naive and schematic readings of problems and authors from the great philosophical tradition.

There is no particular pre-requisite other than a general knowledge of the history of philosophy.

Title: Creation as a Philosophical Theme.
Part One: The Foundations
1. Essentials of a metaphysics of creation (from Philo of Alexandria to neoclassical metaphysics)
2. Creation as an artistic act (Schelling and Rosmini)
3. The relationship of creation (Thomas Aquinas and Rosmini)
Part Two: The Problems
1. Lexical Problems: Creation and Creationism (Augustine, Darwin, Dobzhanski)
2. Ontological problems: Creation, non-being, ontological augmentation (Bontadini, Severino, Sciacca).
3. Axiological problems: Creation, novelty, value (Nietzsche and Heidegger)

1. BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXAM:
a) Anthology of classical texts edited by professor (first part).
b) Lecture notes edited by professor.
Furthermore, for those who have not completed a three-year degree in philosophy at "Ca' Foscari":
c) P. Pagani, Introduzione alla filosofia, pro manuscripto, Lugano 1997.

NB1: These texts will provided by the professor during the course.
NB2: Other bibliographical indications will be provided in class.

For those who have only 6 CFU in their programme, the examination consists of a half-hour interview with three questions: one on the anthology and two on the handout. For those who have 12 CFU in their programme, the examination will be a single one and will take place at the end of the whole course.

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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.

A score of 30/30 requires that the student answer all questions in a relevant, lexically correct, and persuasive manner. (Honors require the inclusion of personally developed elements.)
Scores between 27 and 29/30 require that the student answer all questions in a relevant and lexically correct manner.

The course will based on head-on lectures, enhancing students’ contribution. In addition, the first part of the course will be complemented by a seminar on reading and commenting of some of the texts envisaged for the examination.

Accessibilità, disabilità e inclusione
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