Lecturer(s)
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Šmíd Jan, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Tradition of Anglo-Saxon philosophy and its influence on political philosophy. 2.-3. Three waves of modernity and classical and modern political thinking, values, political philosophy as a science-Strauss. 4.-5. Nozick-Distriution justice. 6.-7. Cohen and analytical Marxism, critique of liberalism. 8.-9. Democracy, human rights, liberalism-Ronald Dworkin. 10.-12. Topics and texts according to students' choice.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with important texts of Anglo-Saxon political philosophy. The choice of texts is partly influenced by the preferences of the referring students. After completing the course, the student will be able to understand a demanding text in the field of political philosophy, even written in English. They will be able to discuss and interpret it, uncluding in a broader context, they can report on it and take their own opinions.
The student will be able to understand a demanding text in the field of political philosophy, even written in English. They will be able to discuss it, including the broader political-philosphcial context, they will be able to report in it and take their own positions.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
To successfully complete the course, the following is required: active participation in seminars (at least 70%), elaboration of a seminar paper and a credit interview.
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Recommended literature
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Cohen, G. A. Iluze liberální spravedlnosti. Praha, 2006.
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Dworkin, R.. Když se práva berou vážně. Praha, 2001.
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Goodin, R. E. - Pettit, P. (vyd.). Contemporary Political Philosophy. Oxford, 2006.
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Kis, J. (vyd.). Současná politická filosofie. Praha, 1997.
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Nozick, R. Anarchie, stát a utopie. Praha: Academia, 2015.
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Sandel, M. J. (ed.). Liberalism and its critics. New York, 1984.
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Strauss, L. Eseje o politické filosofii. Praha, 1995.
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Strauss, L. Natural Rights and History. Chicago, 2005.
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