Short description:

Philosophical texts are interpreted in an interactive way. The course emphasizes on texts pertaining to Cornelius Castoriadis philosophy of "imaginary" and "autonomy", K. Popper’s "critical realism", A. Banfi’s “critical rationalism”,  L. Anceschi’s “new critical phenomenology” and the “School of Bologna”, L. Nanni’s aesthetics, along with the G. Vattimo’s philosophical thinking.

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

develop critical thinking and will become familiar with philosophic thinking.

1^st Week : Introduction to philosophical hermeneutics

2^nd Week: Introduction to philosophical hermeneutics

3^rd Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

4^th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

5th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

6th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

7th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

8th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

9th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

10^th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

11^th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

12th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

13^th Week: Interpretation of philosophical texts

Λαζαράτος Γ. (2018), Το παράθυρο του Καστοριάδη. Χάος, Άβυσσος, Απύθμενο, Αθήνα: Παπαζήσης.

TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS:

In the class: Dialogic discussion. Practice on philosophical texts’ interpretation.

Use of ICT in teaching: Yes. Use of audiovisual media.

EVALUATION:

Course evaluation is performed by written exams.