Absolute and History. In the Circle of Russian Thought

elective seminars
general courses

The seminar is devoted to selected issues and figures of nineteenth-century and contemporary Russian thought, as well as the published books in this field. There are planned classes, the heroes and topics of which will be, among others: Fyodor Dostoyevsky (200th anniversary of birth), recently deceased Andrzej Walicki, Lev Shestov, Orthodox theology, famous collections of texts on the intellectual history of Russia (Signposts, De profundis).

The seminar has a long tradition. It is devoted to selected issues and figures of the nineteenth century and contemporary, including the completely newest Russian philosophical, religious, theological, social, political and critical literary thought. There are planned classes, the heroes and topics of which will be, among others: Fyodor Dostoyevsky (200th anniversary of birth), recently deceased Andrzej Walicki, Lev Shestov, Orthodox theology, famous collections of texts on the intellectual history of Russia (Signposts, De profundis). We observe the currently published literature on Russian thought, both Polish and foreign, and we often invite you to meetings of the authors of these publications. The object of interest is primarily philosophy, but also the areas intermediate between philosophy and literature, philosophy and religion, and philosophy and political science, as well as the contexts of general philosophy important for Russian thought. The specific topic of the seminar is largely open and results from the participants' thematic proposals. An important aspect of the seminar work is also the translation of Russian philosophical literature.

A. Walicki, „Zarys myśli rosyjskiej. Od Oświecenia do renesansu religijno-filozoficznego”.

W. Krzemień, „Filozofia w cieniu prawosławia”.

J. Dobieszewski, „Absolut i historia. W kręgu myśli rosyjskiej”.

S. Mazurek, „Rosyjski renesans religijno-filozoficzny. Próba syntezy”.

E. Radłow, „Zarys historii filozofii rosyjskiej”.

A. Walicki, „O Rosji inaczej”.

J. Krasicki, „Dostojewski i laboratorium idei”.

„Drogowskazy”.

K. Usenko, „Buszujący w barszczu”.

Acquired knowledge: The student has an extended knowledge of the place and meaning of Russian thought on the background and for universal philosophy; He knows and understands selected directions and positions of Russian philosophy; Has a broad knowledge and understands the relationship between the formation of philosophical ideas and changes in culture and society;

Skills acquired: Searches, analyzes, evaluates, selects and integrates information from written sources; He independently acquires knowledge and broadens his research skills as well as plans research projects; Precisely formulates in-depth and written complex philosophical problems, puts forward theses and criticizes them;

Acquired social competences: Has a deepened awareness of the importance of philosophical reflection for the moral sphere and social issues; He independently undertakes and initiates professional activities; plans and organizes their course.

Attendance at classes, participation in discussions, lecture or final work