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 2019-2021
First semester Core Courses 6 K. Mulligan 6 D. Costa 3 F. Berto Ancient Philosophy (annual course)
(6)
Medieval Philosophy (annual course)
(6)
Electives
6
Second semester Core Courses Ancient Philosophy (annual course)
6
Medieval Philosophy (annual course)
6
6
6
3 C. Wüthrich 9 K. Koslicki, A. Varzi, K. Fine Electives
3 Third semester Core courses Topics in Metaphysics (annual course)
(6)
P. Simons, T. Sattig Philosophy of Mind and Language (annual course)
(6)
G. Soldati, M. N. Ruemelin Electives
12
Thesis
15
Fourth semester Topics in Metaphysics (annual course)
6
Philosophy of Mind and Language (annual course)
6
G. Soldati, M. N. Ruemelin 9
K. Koslicki, A. Varzi, K. Fine
Electives
9 Thesis
3
Suggested Elective Courses (2019-2020)* 3, Fall S. Leuenberger 3, Spring C. Wüthrich Argumentation in media
3, Fall A. Rocci, M. Zampa 3, Fall A. Rocci, R. Palmieri, C. Raimondo 3, Fall A. Rocci, F. Saltamacchia 3, Fall M. Colombetti 3, Fall C. Calosi Inside the MEM
3, Spring G. Kepel 6, Spring M. Viroli, M. Gisondi, G. Volpe 3, Fall P. Crivelli 3, Spring J. Marenbon 6, Spring A. Facchini, B. Smith * 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.
