The teaching of Theoretical Philosophy is part of the basic training activities of the Degree Course in Philosophy. In addition to presenting the historical-theoretical lines of the theme of the course, the critical analysis of the texts indicated in the program and the exposition of some repercussions on the context of today's philosophy will take place.
Curriculum
scheda docente
materiale didattico
Module A (6 CFUs)
The program of Module A will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to the historical-theoretical meanings of the notion of consciousness
- Exposition of some essays by William James regarding the philosophical problem of the "matter of mind" and of the nature and function of consciousness
- Exposition of Henri Bergson's theory of the immediate data of consciousness and the nature of temporality
Hermann Von Helmholtz, The Facts of Perception (1878) from Selected Writings of Hermann Helmholtz, Wesleyan University Press (available at: https://www.marxists.org/reference/subject/philosophy/works/ge/helmholt.htm)
William James, Are We Automata?, in Essays in Psychology, edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by W.R. Woodward, Harvard University Press 1984.
William James, The Spatial Quale, in Essays in Psychology, edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by W.R. Woodward, Harvard University Press 1984.
William James, Principles of Psychology. edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by R.B. Evans and G.E. Myers, Harvard University Press 1890/1981, chapters VI and IX.
Michela Bella, Ontology after Philosophical Psychology. The Continuity of Consciousness in William James's Philosophy of Mind, Lexington 2019, pp. 1-59.
Recommended texts.
Horace Kallen William James and Henri Bergson: A Study in Contrasting Theories of Life, Createspace Independent Pub 1914
Mutuazione: 20710013 FILOSOFIA TEORETICA in Filosofia L-5 BAGGIO GUIDO
Programma
The course will examine the topic of consciousness through the analysis of some classic and contemporary texts from the philosophical, psychological and neuroscientific literature. Problematic issues regarding the nature and function of consciousness will be investigated from an interdisciplinary perspective that interweaves philosophy, psychology and cognitive sciences.Module A (6 CFUs)
The program of Module A will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to the historical-theoretical meanings of the notion of consciousness
- Exposition of some essays by William James regarding the philosophical problem of the "matter of mind" and of the nature and function of consciousness
- Exposition of Henri Bergson's theory of the immediate data of consciousness and the nature of temporality
Testi Adottati
Module AHermann Von Helmholtz, The Facts of Perception (1878) from Selected Writings of Hermann Helmholtz, Wesleyan University Press (available at: https://www.marxists.org/reference/subject/philosophy/works/ge/helmholt.htm)
William James, Are We Automata?, in Essays in Psychology, edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by W.R. Woodward, Harvard University Press 1984.
William James, The Spatial Quale, in Essays in Psychology, edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by W.R. Woodward, Harvard University Press 1984.
William James, Principles of Psychology. edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by R.B. Evans and G.E. Myers, Harvard University Press 1890/1981, chapters VI and IX.
Michela Bella, Ontology after Philosophical Psychology. The Continuity of Consciousness in William James's Philosophy of Mind, Lexington 2019, pp. 1-59.
Recommended texts.
Horace Kallen William James and Henri Bergson: A Study in Contrasting Theories of Life, Createspace Independent Pub 1914
Modalità Erogazione
The course consists of Lectures; Seminars; students' talks. Any written papers, valid for the exam, will be organized during the course and communicated through the website FILCOSPE, in the "Didactics" section of Prof. Baggio’s personal page (https://www.uniroma3.it/en/persone/SUQvVGsrWERoMUV6dHBTY0docklza0NpeEhxN2FMQkhKdlhVMGEwN1RTMD0=/insegnamenti/). In the case of an extension of the health emergency caused by COVID-19, all the instructions that regulate the modalities of educational activities and student evaluation will be implemented. In particular, the following modalities will be applied: remote teaching through the University's platforms (Moodle and Microsoft Teams).Modalità Frequenza
Attendance is not mandatory but particularly recommended. It is recommended to attend the course starting from the second year. Non-attending students must contact the professor to arrange supplementary written work of 5 pages on one of the course texts. Additional study of a text to be chosen from those indicated in the "Reference Bibliography" section of this programme is also required.Modalità Valutazione
The evaluation takes place through a final oral examination on the topics and texts considered during the course and an evaluation of the active participation in class and in group works. The study by students attending the course of one of the "Recommended Texts" will be properly taken into account for the evaluation of the exam. Non-attending students must contact the professor to arrange supplementary written work of 5 pages on one of the course texts. Additional study of a text to be chosen from those indicated in the "Reference Bibliography" section of this programme is also required. ERASMUS students can do the examination in English.
scheda docente
materiale didattico
Module A (6 CFUs)
The program of Module A will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to the historical-theoretical meanings of the notion of consciousness
- Exposition of some essays by William James regarding the philosophical problem of the "matter of mind" and of the nature and function of consciousness
- Exposition of Henri Bergson's theory of the immediate data of consciousness and the nature of temporality
Hermann Von Helmholtz, The Facts of Perception (1878) from Selected Writings of Hermann Helmholtz, Wesleyan University Press (available at: https://www.marxists.org/reference/subject/philosophy/works/ge/helmholt.htm)
William James, Are We Automata?, in Essays in Psychology, edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by W.R. Woodward, Harvard University Press 1984.
William James, The Spatial Quale, in Essays in Psychology, edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by W.R. Woodward, Harvard University Press 1984.
William James, Principles of Psychology. edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by R.B. Evans and G.E. Myers, Harvard University Press 1890/1981, chapters VI and IX.
Michela Bella, Ontology after Philosophical Psychology. The Continuity of Consciousness in William James's Philosophy of Mind, Lexington 2019, pp. 1-59.
Recommended texts.
Horace Kallen William James and Henri Bergson: A Study in Contrasting Theories of Life, Createspace Independent Pub 1914
Mutuazione: 20710013 FILOSOFIA TEORETICA in Filosofia L-5 BAGGIO GUIDO
Programma
The course will examine the topic of consciousness through the analysis of some classic and contemporary texts from the philosophical, psychological and neuroscientific literature. Problematic issues regarding the nature and function of consciousness will be investigated from an interdisciplinary perspective that interweaves philosophy, psychology and cognitive sciences.Module A (6 CFUs)
The program of Module A will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to the historical-theoretical meanings of the notion of consciousness
- Exposition of some essays by William James regarding the philosophical problem of the "matter of mind" and of the nature and function of consciousness
- Exposition of Henri Bergson's theory of the immediate data of consciousness and the nature of temporality
Testi Adottati
Module AHermann Von Helmholtz, The Facts of Perception (1878) from Selected Writings of Hermann Helmholtz, Wesleyan University Press (available at: https://www.marxists.org/reference/subject/philosophy/works/ge/helmholt.htm)
William James, Are We Automata?, in Essays in Psychology, edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by W.R. Woodward, Harvard University Press 1984.
William James, The Spatial Quale, in Essays in Psychology, edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by W.R. Woodward, Harvard University Press 1984.
William James, Principles of Psychology. edited by F.H. Burkhardt, F. Bowers, and I.K. Skrupskelis. Introductions by R.B. Evans and G.E. Myers, Harvard University Press 1890/1981, chapters VI and IX.
Michela Bella, Ontology after Philosophical Psychology. The Continuity of Consciousness in William James's Philosophy of Mind, Lexington 2019, pp. 1-59.
Recommended texts.
Horace Kallen William James and Henri Bergson: A Study in Contrasting Theories of Life, Createspace Independent Pub 1914
Modalità Erogazione
The course consists of Lectures; Seminars; students' talks. Any written papers, valid for the exam, will be organized during the course and communicated through the website FILCOSPE, in the "Didactics" section of Prof. Baggio’s personal page (https://www.uniroma3.it/en/persone/SUQvVGsrWERoMUV6dHBTY0docklza0NpeEhxN2FMQkhKdlhVMGEwN1RTMD0=/insegnamenti/). In the case of an extension of the health emergency caused by COVID-19, all the instructions that regulate the modalities of educational activities and student evaluation will be implemented. In particular, the following modalities will be applied: remote teaching through the University's platforms (Moodle and Microsoft Teams).Modalità Frequenza
Attendance is not mandatory but particularly recommended. It is recommended to attend the course starting from the second year. Non-attending students must contact the professor to arrange supplementary written work of 5 pages on one of the course texts. Additional study of a text to be chosen from those indicated in the "Reference Bibliography" section of this programme is also required.Modalità Valutazione
The evaluation takes place through a final oral examination on the topics and texts considered during the course and an evaluation of the active participation in class and in group works. The study by students attending the course of one of the "Recommended Texts" will be properly taken into account for the evaluation of the exam. Non-attending students must contact the professor to arrange supplementary written work of 5 pages on one of the course texts. Additional study of a text to be chosen from those indicated in the "Reference Bibliography" section of this programme is also required. ERASMUS students can do the examination in English.