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Course code: RTSS10261f14Semester: 2014/2015 winter
Name: History of Philosophy
Major: Agricultural and Forestry Engineering
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr Eugeniusz Sadziński, dr Konrad Karaszewski
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Knows the basic terminology that is used in the humanities and social sciences: knows the basic concepts of philosophy, defines the basic philosophical doctrines, knows selected contemporary philosophical issues. Has a basic concept how to get other information on the topic of the course. Has a basic knowledge of social relationships and is able to indicate the relationship between the humanities and the social and agricultural sciences, forestry, veterinary and natural. Skills: Is ably looking for information, analyzes and uses the literature on the subject of the course. Uses specialized terminology in the language of the subject . Is aware of the self-development. Recognizes issues, can act in accordance with applicable standards and principles.
Competences: Is able to work in a team, with taking different roles. Understands the need for lifelong learning. Is able to think and act creatively. Correctly identifies dilemmas associated with making life and work choices, obeys ethical rules.
Prerequisites: (-)
Course content: Disputes on the terms of philosophy. Ways to overcome the existential split between man and the physical and human world. Philosophy as a way of life. Plato's conception of the heavenly Eros. The way of Eros as a way of philosophy. Christian revelation and medieval philosophy. A breakthrough in the Cartesian philosophy. The Myth of Reason in the demythologizing world of modern culture. The idea of progress and its collapse. Images of nihilism in philosophy and literature.Postmodernity. Revision.
Recommended literature: Domański J., Metamorfozy pojęcia filozofii, Warszawa 1996, IFiS PAN. Popkin R.H., Stroll A., Filozofia, Poznań 1994, Zysk i S-ka. Tatarkiewicz W., Historia filozofii, t. 1-3, Wyd. 22, Warszawa 2005, Wyd. Naukowe PWN. Whitehead A.N., Nauka i świat nowożytny, Kraków 1988, PAX.
Assessment methods: Final evaluation of the lectures is a component of the scoring in the knowledge, skills and social competence. There are summed points obtained from the written test, activity, discussions, attendance and additional tasks. Knowledge shall be verified with the use of the written test. Written test includes two problem questions, to assess skills. Social competence are evaluated based on participation in class discussions and thematic attendance and performing additional tasks.
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