Structure and contents
The Master in Philosophy at USI focuses on four core areas: Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic, Philosophy of Physics. It requires students to submit regular written work, to produce research papers and to develop their presentation and discussion skills.
For an anticipation of next year's courses, have a look at the news page.
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Study Programme 2024-2026
First year 6, Fall C. Calosi, F. Correia 6, Fall F. Berto, A. Cecconi (TA) 6, Spring
4, Spring
Ancient and Medieval Metaphysics (Annual)
6 (Annual)
Research Skills in Philosophy (Annual)
4 (Annual) Many MAP Professors Electives (Annual) - see table below
28
Second year 4, Fall
A. Giordani, P. Natali Electives (Annual) - see table below
38 (Annual)
Thesis
18
Students enrolled in the A.Y. 2023/24 must refer to this page: www.desk.usi.ch/en/study-plan-master-philosophy-map
Suggested Elective Courses (2024-2026)* 4, Fall B. Nanay 4, Fall S. Leuenberger 4, Fall A. Giordani 4, Fall T. Williamson 4, (Annual)
4, Spring Ø. Linnebo 4, Spring P. Crivelli 4, Spring C. Wüthrich 4, Spring B. Smith, J. Landgrebe Information and Physics 3, Spring 4, Spring T. Sattig 6, Spring
6, Spring S. Wolf 4, Spring
4, Spring
Summer School on Philosophy of Cosmology
4, Summer School
C. Smeenk, J.O. Weatherall
* By arrangement with the Director of the Master, students may choose other Master's level courses.
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Teaching
In order to realize the goals of the programme, teaching comprises lectures, master classes with eminent specialists, discussion of presentations by students, general discussions, group work, and individual discussions of papers produced by students. Students will be required to submit regular written works and produce research papers.
Supervised work on the Master thesis begins during the first year of the degree.
