Course: Philosophy of History

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Course title Philosophy of History
Course code KPF/B011
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bláha Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: - Experience of historicity - Greek and Jewish tradition - Christian conception of History - Philosophy of History in Modern Times - Contemporary philosophical reflection on history

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to outline the development of philosophical thinking about the history and characteristics of different forms related to the history.
Students will get oriented in changes of philosophical entities through history and are able to distinguish different views of history associated with relevant historical context.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Seminar work based on the course content. The theme will be approved by the lecturer in advance.
Recommended literature
  • Berďajev, N. Nový středověk. Praha, 2004. ISBN 80-86818-05-5.
  • Bláha, P. Proměny filosofického uvažování nad dějinymi. Ústí nad Labem, 2003. ISBN 80-7044-464-9.
  • Condorcet, A. Náčrt historického obrazu pokroků lidského ducha. Praha, 1968.
  • Eliade, M. Mýtus o věčném návratu. Praha, 1993.
  • Fichte, J.G. Pojem vzdělance. Praha, 1971.
  • Guardini, R. Konec novověku. Praha, 1992. ISBN 80-7021-055-9.
  • Herder, J.G. Stimmen der Völker in Liedern. Stuttgart, 1968.
  • Kant, I. Studie k dejinám a politice. Praha, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7298-312-4.
  • KOMENSKÝ, J.A. Vševýchova. Praha, 1948.
  • Marx, K. Odcizení a emancipace člověka. Praha, 1967.
  • Montesqieu, Ch. O duchu zákonů. Praha, 2003. ISBN 80-86473-30-9.
  • Rousseau, J.J. Rozpravy. Praha, 1989. ISBN 80-205-0064-2.
  • Spengler, O. Člověk a technika. Praha, 1997. ISBN 80-901987-6-7.
  • Voltaire, F.M. Voltaire- myslitel a bojovník. Praha, 1957.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Human Studies focused Aesthetics (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Philosophy (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter