Course: Introduction to Philosophy

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Course title Introduction to Philosophy
Course code KPF/K001
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Hoblík Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Tippelt Hynek, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Interpretation as a specific qualification of human being in the world. 2. Interpretation realized as an abstract thinking 3. Metaphysic 4. Problem of "ground attunement" (Grundbestimmung) and wonder (THAUMAZEIN) 5. Completing the metaphysics interpreted with engagement in the motive of idea (Plato, Descartes, Hegel) 6. Interpretation realized as a understanding (Verstehen) 7. Dilthey 8. Logical research and matter of sense 9. Theory of "the world" (Umwelt) 10. Understanding of being 11. LOGOS as a thinking and LOGOS as a word 12. Mortality reserve

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course follows the problematic of a beginning (as an origin and source) of philosophy and interprets the specifics of assuming the philosophic attitude. It familiarizes with the motive of interpretation (Auslegung), constitution of abstract and understanding (verstehende) thinking, and prepares so the students for the reception of more serious philosophic problematic.
The course shall familiarize the student with a specificity of philosophic work and provide him also with a knowledge basis for further study. Nevertheless, its main aim is to teach to think philosophically.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Oral exam - discussion of one the lecture topics, knoledge of the lectures and recommmended literature.
Recommended literature
  • STÖRIG, H., J. Malé dějiny filosofie. Kostelní Vydří: Karmelitánské nakladatelství, 2000.


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): Intercultural German Studies (A14) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter