| CODE | PHI2019 | ||||||
| TITLE | Philosophy in Malta | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Philosophy | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit will begin with a general description of the study of philosophy in Malta. It will then be divided into two main sections, the first covering general themes, and the second contemporary Maltese philosophers. The general themes will deal with the role of Maltese philosophers in today’s society, Malta’s philosophical tradition from the 16th century up till present times, philosophical trends currently prevailing in Malta, aids and difficulties currently encountered in doing philosophy in the Maltese islands, and some other related themes. Contemporary Maltese philosophers reviewed will include Edward de Bono, Peter Serracino Inglott, Kenneth Wain, Joe Friggieri, Mario Vella, Sandra Dingli, Emmanuel Agius, Michael Zammit, John Portelli, Joseph Giordmaina, Claude Mangion, Mark Montebello, Clive Zammit, Mark Sultana, Michael Grech, Christopher Caruana, and Jean-Paul De Lucca. The study-unit will end with proposals for doing philosophy in Malta. Study-unit Aims: The study-unit has two main aims. First, to acquaint students with the history of philosophy in Malta and with most of its major contemporary representatives. Secondly, to give students, especially Maltese ones, some conceptual tools with which they can examine themselves, society and philosophical works. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Recognise and validate problems related to philosophy in Malta; - Develop original, independent and critical thinking; - Have a fair idea of the standing of philosophy in Malta, its merits and limitations, and the contribution it can continue to give to Maltese society. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Construct coherent arguments and articulate ideas clearly when dealing with works of Maltese philosophers; - Do one’s own philosophy clearly and within the larger context of the Maltese philosophical tradition, and justify one’s own research; - Effectively analyse, criticise and support the philosophy of others. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts - Friggieri, Joe, Actions and Speech Actions (Mireva Publications, Malta 1991). - Montebello, Mark, 20th Century Philosophy in Malta (Agius & Agius, Malta 2009). - Serracino Inglott, Peter, Peopled Silence (Malta University Publications, Malta 1995). - Vella, Mario, Reflections in a Canvas Bag (PEG Publications, Malta 1989). - Wain, Kenneth, The Learning Society in a Postmodern World (Peter Land, New York 2004). |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Mark F. Montebello |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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