Programma

This course will investigate how the major philosophical conceptions have dealt with the main moral problems. Such conceptions will be analyzed from both the historical and the theoretical points of view. In particular, we'll discuss the issue of the return of Aristotelianism and virtue ethics.

Testi Adottati

Program for students who will write two short papers (as will be indicated in class by the instructor) and who will pass the preliminary exam at the end of the course:

1. M. De Caro, S.F. Magni, M.S. Vaccarezza, Le sfide dell'etica, Mondadori (solo i capitoli indicati a lezione dal docente)
2. M. De Caro, B. Giovanola, Intelligenze, Il Mulino

Program for students who will not participate or pass the preliminary exam at the end of the course:
1. M. De Caro, S.F. Magni, M.S. Vaccarezza, Le sfide dell'etica, Mondadori (capitoli 12-21)
2. M. De Caro, B. Giovanola, Intelligenze, Il Mulino
3. A. Turing, Macchine calcolatrici e intelligenza, Einaudi

Modalità Erogazione

The exams will be oral. There will be a pre-exam (with a reduced program) for the students who will attend the course

Modalità Valutazione

The exams will be oral. There will be a pre-exam (with a reduced program) for the students who will attend the course