Contemporary Continental Philosophy
General data
Course ID: | 3501-WISIP-CCP |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
08.1
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Course title: | Contemporary Continental Philosophy |
Name in Polish: | Contemporary Continental Philosophy |
Organizational unit: | Institute of Philosophy |
Course groups: | |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
(not available)
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Language: | English |
Type of course: | obligatory courses |
Prerequisites (description): | Fluent English and exam in Modern Philosophy |
Mode: | Classroom |
Short description: |
The objective of the course is to present the most important problems of the contemporary continental philosophy. |
Full description: |
The objective of the course is to present the most important problems of the contemporary continental philosophy. It is going to be divided into lectures and discussion meetings. Lectures will be devoted to the following currents: philosophy of life, phenomenology, existentialism, hermeneutics, critical theory, structuralism, poststructuralism, postmodernism and feminism. During the discussion meetings we shall analyse selected texts belonging to those currents. |
Bibliography: |
See the section "Literature" in a given academic year. |
Learning outcomes: |
Acquired knowledge: - Student knows the basic English terminology of contemporary continental philosophy - Has knowledge and deep understanding of relations between the development of contemporary philosophical ideas and changes in culture and society Acquired skills - Student is able to follow the oral presentation of philosophical ideas and arguments in English - Is able to individually interpret philosophical text (in English) - Reconstructs philosophical arguments and evaluates their significance Acquired social competence - Student is aware of the limits of his/her knowledge and skills and understands the need of its constant extending - Is open to new ideas and ready to change his/her views in the light of facts and arguments he/she is confronted with |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
FROM 2020/2021 The basis for grading will be the oral exam at the end of the course. Students should be familiar with the basic currents and problems of the contemporary continental philosophy and present the selected philosophical concepts and ideas in a clear and orderly manner. Permissible number of absences: 4 TO 2019/2020 Oral exam and activity at the meetings |
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