GREEK ORIGINS OF EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT

The course takes place in the second period (November / December) and is the direct completion of what was dealt with in the first module (September/ October): for a total of 12 ECTS. In particular we will face the study of a fundamental work of ancient philosophy, so that the students, through reading, analysis and common discussion, can reach a deep knowledge of ancient philosophical thought. The comparison with the contemporary approach to the same problems will allow us to appreciate the value of the Western philosophical tradition.

The student:
- will know a fundamental text of Greek philosophical culture in depth,
- will master the tools to proceed in the philosophical investigation, also using secondary literature,
- will be able to effectively argue on the topics faced,
- will be able to contextualize what has been learned with respect to the historical period,
- will be able to proceed to the conceptualization of the problems faced.

The success on the course of [FM0398-1] GREEK ORIGINS OF EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT I is required.
A basic knowledge of classical languages is also desired.

General theme:
Plotinus' metaphysics

A) - Plotino, Enneadi, a cura di G. Reale; trad. di G. Faggin, Milano, Rusconi (oppure Bompiani)

B) One of the following works, to be chosen
- R. Chiaradonna, Plotino, Carocci Editore, Roma 2009
- P. Hadot, Plotino o la semplicità dello sguardo, Einaudi, Torino 1999
- D. O’Meara, Plotino. Introduzione alle "Enneadi", Edizioni di Pagina, Bari 2010
- M. Fattal, Existence et identité, Logos et technê chez Plotin, Paris, L’Harmattan 2015
- W. Beierwaltes, Plotino. Un cammino di liberazione verso l’interiorità, lo Spirito e l’Uno, Milano, Vita e pensiero 1993

C) Uno dei seguenti saggi a scelta:
- D.J. O’Meara, ‘L’expérience de l’union de l’âme avec l’Intellect chez Plotin’, in: L’essere del pensiero. Saggi sulla filosofia di Plotino, a cura di D. Taormina, Ch. Riedweg, D. O’Meara, Bibliopolis, Napoli 2010, pp. 47-61;
- E. K. Emilsson, ‘L’idealismo plotiniano’, in: L’essere del pensiero. Saggi sulla filosofia di Plotino, a cura di D. Taormina, Ch. Riedweg, D. O’Meara, Bibliopolis, Napoli 2010, pp. 65-93;
- E. Eliasson, ‘L’anima e l’individuo’, in Filosofia tardoantica, a cura di R. Chiaradonna, Roma, Carocci 2012, pp. 213-231;
- A. Linguiti, Etica, in Filosofia tardoantica, a cura di R. Chiaradonna, Roma, Carocci 2012, pp. 233-252.

Participation in class reports and discussions.
Oral exam.
The student has to show a closed knowledge of Plotinus’ Enneads, addressed during the lectures. In particular, a paper prepared by the student during the seminar activities will be discussed.

The course is developed in two sections; the second one is structured in a seminar way.
Occasional participation to the conferences of the Ca' Foscari's visiting professors is scheduled.
We practice a close analysis of Plotinus' Enneads.

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Handouts and other materials available online. In particular, the required secondary literature essays will be available.
In connection with the course will be scheduled a few days of study in which participants include researchers from European universities. During the course lectures will be given prompt notice of this.
For more information, www.philosophia-ve.it/universita

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