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Single discipline educational activity
Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
Professor and Collaborators:
Hours of classroom activity:
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisite constraints.
Objectives
Contents Social Ethics
This course aims to provide an overview of the most current issues in social ethics, with a focus on the nexus between social ethics, equity and logical
economics.
To this end, it will proceed with an analysis of the rational assumptions that underlie classical economic theory, in an attempt to show how these assumptions are far from uncontroversial. In particular by resorting
to the philosophical analysis of contemporary texts and authors-such as Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen and modern, such as Adam Smith.
Finally, the fundamental concepts of moral philosophy will be addressed, through a survey of the most important figures and key words
Extended Syllabus he course is divided into 3 parts. A first part represents a form of introduction to ethics. A second is dedicated to the history of economic and social ethics; in particular to the specific ethical dimension of the economic and social sphere. Finally, a third part is dedicated to the ...
Recommended Bibliography M. Nussbaum, Il valore aggiunto della filosofia. Tra etica ed economia, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023;
A. Smith, Economia dei sentimenti. Scritti sulla morale e sulla ricchezza, Donzelli, Roma 2020;
A. Sen, Sciocchi razionali: una critica dei fondamenti
comportamentistici della teoria economica, in A. Sen. Scelta, benessere,
equità, trad. it. il Mulino, Bologna 1986, pp. 147-178
Methods of Provision
Teaching Methods The prevailing method will be that of the frontal lesson, with the use of slides.
It will be flanked, according to didactic needs, by the shared reading of texts and group work, seminars.
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
The assessment of the training objectives and expected learning outcomes is entrusted to an oral interview of variable duration. During the interview, the actual acquisition of the knowledge, skills and competences indicated will be assessed. The evaluation parameters include the ability to organize
knowledge in a discursive way, the ability to critically reason on the study carried out, the quality of presentation, competence, effectiveness and linearity in the use of the specialist vocabulary.
The assessment is divided into questions regarding ethics and social history in its various meanings with particular regard to the theme of social justice and the common good.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirty. The minimum grade with which the exam is considered passed is eighteen (18).
The exam can also be taken in English
Contacts/More Information Attendance of the course is desirable, but not mandatory.
Those who fail to attend at least two thirds (2/3) of the total number of lessons will integrate the exam program with an additional text, which will be indicated during the lessons, and which will allow them to deal more effectively with individual study. .
During the examination it is advisable to present oneself with the texts adopted, in order to be able to analyze and comment on them.
The teacher can be contacted at the institutional address: oreste.tolone@unich.it .
For further information, clarifications, please refer to the reception time (remotely or in person), available on the official website.
In order to organize the reception interviews in a more rational way, it is suggested to contact the teacher at least one week before the chosen date, anticipating specific topics and / or needs in writing.
The reception can also be held in English.