Through reading and commenting classical texts and using a specific bibliography, aim of the course is to highlighten the philosophical, theological, ethical, aesthetical and political context which characterizes the development of modern philosophy between Enlightenment and classical German philosophy, and some perspectives on its legacy in contemporary debate.
- Encyclopedia, or a Systematic Dictonary of the Sciences, Arts and Crafts, ed. by Diderot and D'Alembert: "Preliminary Discourse" an entry: "Encyclopedia".
- I. KANT, Lectures on Philosophical Encyclopedia (full text).
- I. KANT, Critique of Pure Reason, second edition (B, 1787): "The Architectonic of Pure Reason".
- G.W.F. HEGEL, Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences (third edition, 1830): Introduction
- Selected critical readings:
W. Tega, L'unità del sapere e l'ideale enciclopedico nel pesiero moderno, in Id. (a cura di), L'unità del sapere e l'ideale enciclopedico nel pesiero moderno, il Mulino, Bologna 1983, pp. 14-106.
M. Mamiani, La mappa del sapere. La clasificazione delle scienze nella 'Cyclopedia' di E. Chambers, F. Angeli, Milano 1983; Introduzione e cap. 1 (pp. 9-42).
R. Darnton, Il grande affare dei lumi. Storia editoriale dell''Encyclopédie' 1775-1800, Adelphi, Milano 2012, cap. I, pp. 19-53.
E. Finn, Che cosa vogliono gli algoritmi. L'immaginazione nell'era dei computer, Einaudi, Torino 2018, pp. 64-71.
G. Garelli, Il punto, la retta, il circolo. Note su 'sistema' ed 'enciclopedia' tra Kant e Hegel, in corso di pubblicazione in "Annuario Filosofico" Mursia.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge: students verify their general knowledge by reading and commenting classical texts under teacher's supervision and by using specific bibliographic resources. Competence: by analyzing the text and by comparing it both with preceding as well as with contemporary tradition, the students develop their capacities in understanding and in developing autonomous evaluation. Furthermore they put text and concepts into correct context within the development of philosophical thought. Applying knowledge, they also exercise in elaborating coherently their own ideas and in exposing their achievements in proper scientific language.
Prerequisites
BA; basic knowledge of history of philosophy up to the 18th century.
Teaching Methods
Traditional classes (face-to-face teaching) with moderated discussions, exercise on selected texts, (potential) preparation of short papers.
Further information
Title of the course:
"Philosophy as an Encyclopedia"
Type of Assessment
During the oral examination students will develop their basic knowledge about history of philosophy; they will apply their ability to analyze texts, to compare ancient, medieval and early-modern philosophical tradition, to elaborate coherently their own ideas, exposing their achievements in a proper scientific language.
Course program
The course will analyze some aspects of modern philosophy, particularly focusing on the relationship between "philosophical system" and encyclopedical knowledge:
- Encyclopedia, or a Systematic Dictonary of the Sciences, Arts and Crafts, ragionato delle scienze delle arti e dei mestieri, ed. by Diderot and D'Alembert: "Preliminary Discourse" and entry: "Encyclopedia"
- I. KANT, Lectures on Philosophical Encyclopedia (full text).
- I. KANT, Critique of Pure Reason, second edition (B, 1787): "The Architectonic of Pure Reason".
- G.W.F. HEGEL, Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences (third edition, 1830): Introduction
- Selected critical readings:
W. Tega, L'unità del sapere e l'ideale enciclopedico nel pesiero moderno, in Id. (a cura di), L'unità del sapere e l'ideale enciclopedico nel pesiero moderno, il Mulino, Bologna 1983, pp. 14-106.
M. Mamiani, La mappa del sapere. La clasificazione delle scienze nella 'Cyclopedia' di E. Chambers, F. Angeli, Milano 1983; Introduzione e cap. 1 (pp. 9-42).
R. Darnton, Il grande affare dei lumi. Storia editoriale dell''Encyclopédie' 1775-1800, Adelphi, Milano 2012, cap. I, pp. 19-53.
E. Finn, Che cosa vogliono gli algoritmi. L'immaginazione nell'era dei computer, Einaudi, Torino 2018, pp. 64-71.
G. Garelli, Il punto, la retta, il circolo. Note su 'sistema' ed 'enciclopedia' tra Kant e Hegel, in corso di pubblicazione in "Annuario Filosofico" Mursia.