POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

The aim of this course is making the students able to grasp the main concepts and theories of contemporary political philosophy. I'll focus in particular on capacity to draw sound inference; grasp of the main conceptual distinctions; capacity to compare different approaches; mastery of the specific language; argumentative and discussion skills.

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Knowledge and understanding The student is able to easily understand the main analyses conducted in the fields of Political Philosophy. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding By using the concepts developed and tested by political philosophy, the student is able to actively participate and contribute to the choice of social policies in progress, by employing a language and methodology sufficiently sophisticated and rigorous scientifically. These skills, in addition to being evaluated in the final phase (in written form), will be monitored through intermediate tests. Moreover, the presence of multimedia contents available on the Moodle platform (videos, slides, exercises, forums, working groups, etc.) will give the possibility to create a permanent interaction between class and teacher, thereby giving the opportunity to verify competences in real time. Autonomy of judgment The student acquires methodological tools useful to develop analyses resting on collection, processing and interpretation of data relating to economic, social and political phenomena. The ability to make independent judgements is conveyed in lessons, workshops and seminars and it is checked In the finale exam. Communication skills The student develops the ability to communicate her/his specific knowledge and to present the results of he/his study and research activities. Communication skills are tested in exams and during guided discussions. Learning Ability The student develops an autonomous ability to study at a higher level, which allows him/her to analyze problems their complexity and specific dynamics. The development of this capacity is stimulated by individual reading and understanding of scientific texts and articles.

I'll deal with two modules. I.Theories of Political Obligation (contractarianism, democracy, samaritanism, fair play); II. Theories of distributive justice (utilitarianism, egalitarianism, prioritarianism), and three case-studies: a. equality measurement; b. migration; c. climate change

G. Pellegrino, Filosofia politica, Giappichelli G. Pellegrino, Filosofia politica dell'Antropocene

Lectures, case studies, mini-quizzes, mini-polls and guided discussions

Midterm Exam (worth 50%): Open-ended questions (3 questions chosen out of 9), based on the first part of G. Pellegrino, Filosofia politica (Political Authority). Final Exam (worth 50% if the midterm has been taken and passed): Oral exam on the first required text (G. Pellegrino, Filosofia politica). For exempted students, non-compliant students, or those who do not pass, decline, or take the midterm, the final oral exam will cover both books on the syllabus. Students who pass the midterm are exempt from answering questions on theories of political obligation and will only be examined on theories of distributive justice. Refusal of the midterm must be communicated to the professor via email (gpellegrino@luiss.it) no later than midnight on the last day of class. No communication received after this deadline will be considered.

Not less than 27/30.