Introduction to the History of Philosophy 3305-ZHF11
According to the philosophy of the ancient Greece and Rome we’ll concern theories of the founders of metaphysics: Plato and Aristotle (ontology, psychology, ethics, politics).
Patristic thought will be represented by St. Augustine. The ontological argument of St. Anselm we’ll confront with the causal argument of St. Thomas Aquinas. The last question attached to the Middle Ages: the problem of universals.
Regarding the modern philosophy we’ll examine philosophy of Kant and Hegel.
As to Kant’s critique of pure reason the notions of transcendental philosophy, appearance and thing-in-itself, Copernican revolution and division of judgments will be analyzed. Following topic is Kant’s ethics. Next one: the Hegel’s philosophy of history.
Last of all: the comparison of early and late philosophy of Wittgenstein; the foundations of Husserl’s phenomenology, the principles of hermeneutics (Dilthey, Heidegger, Gadamer); Foucault’s theory of discourse.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Student knows and understands basic philosophical trends and terms as well as the role of philosophical reflection in culture shaping processes, can indicate sources of cultural specificity of the Western culture. An insight into the history of the Western philosophy effects deeper understanding of the history of Western Europe and understanding of the contemporary age. The analysis of diametrically different philosophical constructions may be good exercise of creative and critical thinking.
Assessment criteria
Oral examination after second semester. Students will obtain a list of possible questions with literature. Attendance at the lecture will be also taken into account.
Practical placement
Brak
Bibliography
Selected chapters of the handbooks:
G. Reale, Historia filozofii starożytnej; W. Tatarkiewicz, Historia filozofii; F. Copleston, Historia filozofii.
Selected studies of the series Myśli i Ludzie, publishing house Wiedza Powszechna.
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