TEACH
ACADEMIC COURSES
SPRING 2024
Spring 2024: Dr. Ferrando is currently teaching the course "From Humans to Posthumans" in Contemporary Philosophy (Global Works 3) at NYU-Liberal Studies. The section is fully booked. This course routinely receives the highest score of 4.9 out of 5 points in the students' evaluations at NYU!
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Students' evaluations
Spring 2023:
Students' evaluations
Spring 2023:
"It is one of the most important classes I have taken thus far. It began as a required course and later became a stepping stone towards self–actualization and a renewed way of understanding others."
Samples from previous Students' evaluations:
Spring 2020:
"This has been one of my favorite NYU courses thus far. Professor Ferrando made the class environment extremely friendly and comfortable I was never afraid to voice my opinions. I was never into the subject of Bioethics until her class. She is very encouraging and flexible as well during these times of online classes. I can tell that she is very genuine with what she does and wants us to really learn and understand the topics rather than just working for the grades in class."
"This class is so relevant and has become one of the highlights of my week during this stressful time. Thank you professor for being so understanding, so knowledgeable on a topic that used to be so brand new. I talk about our class a lot with my father, and friends and helps us bond because its so interesting. Thank you."
Spring 2018:
To read the entire document of the Student Evaluation of Prof. Ferrando by her Students (Spring 2018), click here:
| Student Evaluations Spring 2018.pdf |
TAUGHT COURSES:
Title:
From Humanism to Posthumanism
Focus: Contemporary Philosophy
New York University (NYU)
Course Info:
Global Works III
Taught since 2015:
Spring 2015 / Spring 2016 / Fall 2016 / Spring 2017 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
New York University, Liberal Studies Program - Arts & Science
Course Description:
Global Works III
Taught since 2015:
Spring 2015 / Spring 2016 / Fall 2016 / Spring 2017 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
New York University, Liberal Studies Program - Arts & Science
Course Description:
This course develops around the notion of the human, presenting it not as a static category, but as a process which is constantly evolving. In the first part of the course, we will explore key concepts such as: evolution (Darwin), the overhuman (Nietzsche), technology (Heidegger). In parallel, we will address the notion of the posthuman which, in the contemporary debate, has become a key term to cope with the urgency for an integral redefinition of the human. The philosophical landscape which has developed, includes several schools of thought such as: Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Antihumanism and New Materialism. We will explore the differences between these movements, entering actively into the debate.
In the final part of the Course, we will provide an interactive environment where students directly engage with the contemporary debate. In four workshops, we will discuss crucial topics such as the “pros and cons” of human enhancement (Bioethics), what it means to be posthuman in the daily practices of living (Ethics & Pragmatics), and how to move towards an equal and just posthuman society (Futures Studies). This Course will enrich each participant in their intellectual, existential and social perspectives, realizing that we all have agency in the developments of the futures. To download the complete Syllabus click here.
Students Evaluations
"This course changed my life! This course has transformed my life and has everything to do with current affairs of existence. It is an honor to study with Professor Ferrando!"
"Professor Ferrando is a phenomenal instructor and this is the best course I have taken in my college career so far. I think this course should be offered to everyone at NYU and not just LSP students."
"This class was da bomb!"
To read Prof. Ferrando's Students Evaluations, click here.
Title:
Envisioning Human Existence
Focus: Ancient Philosophy
New York University (NYU)
Envisioning Human Existence
Focus: Ancient Philosophy
New York University (NYU)
Course Info:
Global Works I
Taught since 2014
Fall 2014 / Fall 2015 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2023
New York University, Liberal Studies Program - Arts & Science
Course Description:
Meaning inhabits the search...
Meaning inhabits the search...
Since the very beginning of human civilization, humans have engaged in the quest for meaning and envisioned different paths to deal with the existential search. In this course we will explore how ancient societies developed their approaches, and how the same proposals are still present in contemporary society: from the search for immortality to the spiritual quest; from social and political justice to religious devotion. The course will explore a variety of related topics such as: the human search for meaning, the question of origin, the relationship between life and death, the human and the divine, mythology and society, the connection between social norms and individual ethics. In the first part of the course, we will read the earliest texts ever written from ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, and Egyptian original sources. We will then focus on Persian, Hindu and Buddhist classic literature. To download the complete Syllabus, click here.
Students Evaluations:
"This course overall helped me evolve as a person"
"I have learnt that it is our job to make a change in this world"
"This course pushed me to reexamine myself
– why I am the way I am, why I believe the things I believe –
and to try to define myself according to who I want to be"
To read Prof. Ferrando's Students Evaluations, click here.
ONLINE REVIEWS
Prof. Ferrando is recommended by the website "Rate my Professor": 100% of the students who took her course would take it again.
"She's such an amazing professor!! I want to take her class again.
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She makes philosophy so much more interesting!
Take her if you can. Fight to get her!"
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PROFESSOR'S PRIDE AND JOY
Dr. Ferrando would like to thank all of her Students:
"It has been a great honor to teach these classes:
You are highly gifted and inspiring Intellectuals
who are making a Change in the World,
Thanks for your Commitment and Vision!
I Am because You Are."
online course "the posthuman"
Just released!
This mini course on the Philosophies of "The Posthuman" is conceived for anyone who is interested in the topic of the posthuman and wishes to access a basic understanding of the different movements that are addressing the topic of the posthuman. In 6 lessons and 3 concepts, Prof. Ferrando explains the main topics related to the posthuman turn.
This mini course on the Philosophies of "The Posthuman" is conceived for anyone who is interested in the topic of the posthuman and wishes to access a basic understanding of the different movements that are addressing the topic of the posthuman. In 6 lessons and 3 concepts, Prof. Ferrando explains the main topics related to the posthuman turn.
This is the outline of the Course:
6 LESSONS
Lesson 1: What does "POSHTUMAN" mean";
Lesson 2: What is TRANSHUMANISM;
Lesson 3: What is POSTHUMANISM?
Lesson 4: What does POST-HUMANISM mean?
Lesson 5: What does POST-ANTHROPOCENTRISM mean?
Lesson 6: What does POST-DUALISM mean?
3 CONCEPTS
Concept 1: Are we already POSTUMAN?; Concept 2: What is the MAIN DIFFERENCE bewteen POSTHUMANISM and TRANSHUMANISM?; Concept 3: What are the ROOTS of POSTHUMANISM and TRANSHUMANISM).
6 LESSONS
Lesson 1: What does "POSHTUMAN" mean";
Lesson 2: What is TRANSHUMANISM;
Lesson 3: What is POSTHUMANISM?
Lesson 4: What does POST-HUMANISM mean?
Lesson 5: What does POST-ANTHROPOCENTRISM mean?
Lesson 6: What does POST-DUALISM mean?
3 CONCEPTS
Concept 1: Are we already POSTUMAN?; Concept 2: What is the MAIN DIFFERENCE bewteen POSTHUMANISM and TRANSHUMANISM?; Concept 3: What are the ROOTS of POSTHUMANISM and TRANSHUMANISM).
The Course "The Posthuman" is freely available here and on Youtube.
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The Course, with added quizzes and transcripts, is now available for free on OpenLearn!
News
The Course, with added quizzes and transcripts, is now available for free on OpenLearn!
PORTFOLIO
Spotlights!
Dr. Ferrando's new Teaching Portfolio offers a full description of her teaching style. It includes:
1. Syllabi (Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Philosophy); 2. Course Outline; 3. Class Format; 4. Material (Samples of: Essay Topics, Assignments, Exam Questions); 5. Student Engagement; 6. Proposals.
Dr. Ferrando's new Teaching Portfolio offers a full description of her teaching style. It includes:
1. Syllabi (Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Philosophy); 2. Course Outline; 3. Class Format; 4. Material (Samples of: Essay Topics, Assignments, Exam Questions); 5. Student Engagement; 6. Proposals.