Ateneo - UPO

The course aims to explore, from an advanced perspective, the central themes of ancient philosophy, focusing on the common thread of the relationship betweentruth and scienceon one side andopinion (doxa)On the other hand. Along a clear and coherent timeline – from the pre-Socratic beginnings to Aristotle and his reception –that extends to the threshold of the modern age, with significant persistence in contemporary thought.

DIR materials will suffice. Among these: - Dispensa principale - Introduzione ad Aristotele e alla Metafisica (with texts) As further options: DIR Supplementary materials: - 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); Ead. Commento al libro Lambda della Metafisica di Aristotele", 2014 (selected sections) 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 course aims to explore, from an advanced perspective, the central themes of ancient philosophy, focusing on the common thread of the relationship betweentruth and scienceon one side andopinion (doxa)On the other hand. Along a clear and coherent timeline – from the pre-Socratic beginnings to Aristotle and his reception. 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.

The reading of the chapter devoted to Aristotle as in a standard school handbook. A handbook basis in Ancient Philosophy is very appreciated.

Interactive Lessons. Seminars.

It is noted that the reference texts are the same for attending and non-attending students. No supplement is required for non attending students. 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 . They will at first hold a seminar or a short lesson either during the course or during the exams 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.

Contents Introduction: Why Species Matter? - The Contemporary Paradox: 12 Definitions of Species, None Exhaustive. - Without the Notion of Species, There Is No Biodiversity Introduction: Why Aristotle Still Speaks of "Species" and "Science" Today Chap. 1: The Birth of the Demand for Science – From Parmenides to Plato. Chap. 2: Plato: Ideas as Invariants and the Political Dimension of Knowledge. Chap. 3: Aristotle: The Epistemic Turn – Invariants in Nature. Chap. 4: Species and Science in Animals – Between Wonder and Classification. Chap. 5: Philology as Historical Epistemology – Codes, Coats of Arms, and the Revolution of the Archetype P. Chap. 6: Medieval Transmission: Alexander, Avicenna, Averroes, Albertus, Thomas Aquinas. Chapter 7: Modernity and the Crisis of the Species – Darwin, Mayr, the 12 Contemporary Definitions. Chapter 8: Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of All Time – From the Concept of Eidos to Distributed Intelligence.

Students are expected to acquire the ability to interpret and explain a selection of 10 chapters or themes by Aristotle or in Classical philosophy Metaphysics, taken from a student's selection of chapters, themes (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).