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Program Overview

The Master's Degree in Philosophy is a two-year program that provides students with an in-depth understanding of theoretical and methodological tools in philosophical studies and the historical evolution of philosophical thought.

General Information

• Class of Degree: LM-78 (D.M. 270/04)
• Type of Course: Master's Degree
• Duration: 2 years
• Type of Access: Open access with verification of requirements and preparation at entry
• Area of Affiliation: Letters and Philosophy
• Department: Literary, Philosophical, and Art History Studies
• Course Code: H59
• Language: Italian

Description and Educational Objectives

The course offers a comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and methodological tools in philosophical studies and the historical evolution of philosophical thought. It provides students with the ability to understand the underlying reasons for philosophical issues and the philosophical hermeneutic dimension, as well as problems of communication in different life contexts, both in cognitive and ethical terms. The program also covers essential knowledge related to ethics, history, political philosophy, law, social sciences, natural sciences, and cognitive sciences.

To compose the study plan, students can choose advanced subjects in various fields and take advantage of teachings to be involved in research activities carried out by professors. The program focuses on several areas, including:

• The ancient field, which studies the origins of Western civilization in the Greek and Roman world and in the early centuries of Christianity.
• The historical-philosophical field, which studies the evolution of philosophy over time, showing its internal dynamics and correlations with other cultural phenomena.
• The ethical field, which deepens both foundational issues and applicative orientation issues.

Professional Outcomes

The program can provide access to growing professions such as philosophical consulting, not only at a personal level but also at a company level, especially in the management of personnel in production structures. It also opens up professional perspectives already typical of the three-year degree in philosophy, including professional tasks in the service and cultural industry sectors, as well as in public and private institutions (study offices, internal relations, press and public relations, cultural promotion, adult education, organization and management of library, documentary, and archival material). Additionally, the program prepares students for the coordination of intercultural relations and social services in a multi-ethnic, multilingual, and multi-religious society.

Furthermore, the program confers a level of historical-theoretical knowledge in the field of philosophy (with some integration regarding pedagogical aspects) suitable for selection, based on current regulations, for access to teaching in upper secondary school. For those who wish to continue their studies, the program constitutes an introduction to the research doctorate, managed by a Higher School of Philosophy Studies with a prestigious and international faculty, which can lead to a scientific career in university structures.