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Course code: PSS10232o15Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: Basic concepts of philosophy
Major: (przedmioty społeczne i humanistyczne)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr Eugeniusz Sadziński
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: Humanities in the high school.
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., Philosphy made simple, 2nd ed. , New York 1993, Made Simple. Tatarkiewicz W., Historia filozofii, t. 1-3, Wyd. 22, Warszawa 2005, Wyd. Naukowe PWN. Whitehead A.N., Science and the Modern World (Lowell lectures 1925 by Alfred North Whitehead), Michigan 2005, Ann Arbor, University of Michigan Library.
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. Required level necessary to pass: 60%
Comment: Lectures, with elements of discussion.