Corso di laurea magistrale in Filosofia

To participate effectively in the course, it is useful to have a basic understanding of the key themes of philosophy of science in the 20th century. In this regard, reading is recommended:

Gillies, Donald Angus, and Giulio Giorello. La filosofia della scienza nel 20. secolo: Description. Roma, Italy: Laterza, 1995.

This course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of classical works and influential philosophers of the 20th century. Through guided group discussions and independent study, students will develop analytical skills and a critical understanding of philosophical texts, with a particular focus on identifying and evaluating arguments. By contextualizing theories and exploring their historical significance, students will gain a deep appreciation for the evolution of philosophical thought.

The objective of the course is to significantly enhance students' skills in historical analysis and philosophical appreciation of texts and authors that have significantly influenced contemporary philosophy. Additionally, the course intends to consolidate their competencies in the methodology of historiography and the history of interpretations.

Exploring the Roots of Karl Popper's Philosophy: Vienna Circle, Red Vienna, and Beyond

Karl Popper's groundbreaking work, Logik der Forschung, was first published in Vienna in 1934, just before he left Europe for New Zealand in 1937. However, it wasn't until the English translation, The Logic of Scientific Discovery, was released in 1959 that Popper's philosophy gained widespread recognition. Despite his profound influence on postwar Anglo-American philosophy of science, the context in which his work was written and the genesis of his ideas in interwar Vienna have often been overlooked.

This course delves into the historical literature of recent decades to provide a deeper understanding of Popper's philosophy of science. It explores his early writings on pedagogy and psychology in the 1920s, up to the drafting of a previous and longer version of the Logik entitled Die beiden Grundprobleme der Erkenntnistheorie in 1930-1931. The course particularly focuses on Popper's relationships with the Würzburg school of empirical psychology (Bühler, Külpe, Selz), his dialogue with the Vienna Circle (Schlick, Feigl, Carnap, Neurath), his interests in Kant via the Göttingen neo-Friesian school (Nelson, Kraft), and his connections with the Lwów-Warsaw school (Tarski).

By examining these influences and connections, the course aims to provide a more nuanced perspective on Popper's philosophy of science and its relationship with neo-positivistic and post-positivistic epistemology.

A balanced learning experience consisting of 52 hours of traditional classroom lectures and 20 hours of interactive seminars

For attending students, the examination program is based on the Popper's texts read and discussed in class. To pass the course, students must:

• Give an oral presentation (30% of the final grade).
• Successfully complete two online quizzes at the end of each semester (with a minimum score of 70%).
• Write a concise essay of approximately 6000 words (70% of the final grade).

In case an oral presentation is not possible, students are required to compose a brief, approximately 1000-word paper on a topic that has been agreed upon with the instructor in advance.

For non-attending students, the program includes, in addition to the two texts by Popper, the introductory text by Stefano Gattei (see bibliographic references). To successfully complete the course, students must:

• pass an oral examination (50% of the final grade).
• submit a brief essay of approximately 6000 words (50% of the final grade).

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