Reception of ancient philosophy in European intellectual culture 4018-KONW22
Analysing examples of texts from the modern and contemporary period in which a major role is played by the attitude (critical or affirmative) towards ancient philosophy. Uncovering the way in which ancient philosophy exists in subsequent thinking. Drawing attention to the context in which ancient themes appear, the role ascribed to them, and their importance for the self-awareness of the modern and contemporary periods.
1. The ancient and modern concept of knowledge.
2. What is nature and how does a society come into being?
3. What is democracy?
4. Greek ethics vs. modernity.
5. The birth and decline of Greekness – literature vs. philosophy in Greece.
6. The Greek subject and his freedom.
7. Greek sources of the theory of events.
8. Athens and Jerusalem.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Attendance, active participation. Preparing introductions and minutes.
Assessment criteria
The final credit will be based on a yearly paper (minimum 8 pages). Other factors include active participation in classes and regular reading of the required texts.
Bibliography
H. Arendt, Kondycja ludzka; Arystoteles, Polityka, Etyka nikomachejska; G.W.F. Hegel, Fenomenologia ducha; T. Hobbes, Lewiatan; J.J. Rousseau, List o widowiskach; Platon, Państwo, Uczta; J. Rawls, Teoria sprawiedliwości; Sekstus Empiryk, Zarysy pirrońskie; Kartezjusz, Rozprawa o metodzie;I. Kant, Uzasadnienie metafizyki moralności, Krytyka władzy sądzenia; A. MacIntyre, Dziedzictwo cnoty; H.-G. Gadamer, Prawda i metoda
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