Ateneo - UPO

An Introduction to Aristotle and to Aristotle's Metaphysics

DIR materials;Introduzione ad Aristotele e alla Metafisica (with texts) As further options: DIR Supplementary materials: reading Aristotle in Greek Aristotele Metafisica (parti indicate a lezione), edizione italiana di E. Berti Roma-Bari, Laterza 2017 (selected chapters) Silvia Fazzo, "Il libro Lambda della Metafisica di Aristotele", 2012 (selected sections); "Commento al libro Lambda della Metafisica di Aristotele", 2014 (selected sections), S. Fazzo, "Esordi, raccordi, ‘titoli’ in Aristotele: i trattati del corpus e i libri della Metafisica", Petite Plaisance, Pistoia 2024 Please notice that It is noted that the reference texts are the same for attending and non-attending students. No supplement is required for non attending students.

The student will have the opportunity to tackle the work of a fundamental author. Aristotle, thus entering the mechanisms of the Aristotelian writing of the treatise, learning to orient himself within the framework of Aristotelian thought and the history of the tradition of Aristotle's text. The student will have to acquire the ability to interpret and explain the texts under examination with clarity and precision. He will be able to express himself with competence and with adequate vocabulary.

History of ancient philosophy (basic knowledge) with special reference to Aristotle as in a standard school handbook

Face-to-face instruction. Interactive Lessons. Seminars.

Invited seminars and lessons

Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Candidates are well acquainted with the history and structure of Aristotle's works are dealt with in the class. They will choose at least 10 selected chapters they can read and comment upon.

The acquired knowledge will be evaluated as follows: a basic knowledge (i.e. sufficient, 18-22) or advanced (i.e. discrete grade from 23-27), or advanced (from 28 to 30L).
About evaluation see also expected results.

Aristotle's Metaphysics: genesis, structure, problems Reading from books 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12. Other works and anthology: see file available on DIR and supplementary DIR materials for readers of Aristotle in Greek,

Students are expected to acquire the ability to interpret and explain a chapter by Aristotle Metaphysics, taken from a selection of at least ten chapters (or sections of Greek texts, for those who can read Aristotle in Greek). Students will read and explain with clarity and precision, according to measurable levels of knowledge, ability and expository correctness: from a minimum (sufficient) level to a more in-depth (discrete) or comprehensive and adequate (good) up to a level that denotes particular ability to elaborate and communicate (excellent).