Structure and contents
The Master in Philosophy at USI aims to provide an absorbing grounding in a number of interrelated fields, combining contemporary research in Philosophy with Ancient and Medieval thought. Some courses are particularly concerned with the topic of time and existence, aiming at providing a full grasp of two central linked philosophical topics, which are both hot in the contemporary discussion and much debated by the ancient and medieval thinkers.
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Study Programme 2020-2022
First semester Core Courses Existence
6 D. Costa Relations
6 K. Mulligan Logic
3 F. Berto Ancient Philosophy
3
Medieval Philosophy (annual course)
(6)
Masterclasses
3 J. Marenbon Electives
6
Second semester Core Courses Medieval Philosophy (annual course)
6
Time
6
Temporal consciousness
6
Philosophy of Physics
3 C. Wüthrich Masterclasses
9 T. Crane & K. Farkas, K. Fine, M. Nida-Rümelin Electives
3 Third semester Core courses Topics in Metaphysics
6
P. Simons, A. Varzi Masterclasses
3 J. Marenbon Electives (annual)
(21)
Thesis (annual)
18
Fourth semester Philosophy of Mind and Language
3
T. Sattig Masterclasses
9
Electives (annual)
(21) Thesis (annual)
18
Students enrolled in the A.Y. 2019/20 must refer to this page: www.desk.usi.ch/en/study-plan-master-philosophy-map
Suggested Elective Courses (2020-2022)* Topics in Philosophy of Social Reality
3, Fall M. Colombetti Topics in Medieval Philosophy
3, Fall P. Porro Topics in Logic
3, Fall S. Leuenberger Topics in Philosophy of Science
3, Spring T. Maudlin Dottrine Politiche
6, Spring M. Viroli, M. Gisondi, G. Volpe Topics in Ancient Philosophy
3, Spring P. Crivelli Topics in Philosophy of Physics
3, Spring C. Wüthrich Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
6, Spring A. Facchini, B. Smith Information and Physics 3, Spring Inside the Middle East Mediterranean
3, Spring G. Kepel * 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.
