Philosophy of psychology 2500-PL-PS-FO-38

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Term 2024Z:

In the classes of the first part, students will get acquainted with the philosophical roots of modern psychology and the Polish contribution to meta-psychological reflection (the contribution of the Lviv-Warsaw school and its founder, psychologist and philosopher Kazimierz Twardowski). Reading and discussing the texts, students will practice philosophizing (clearly putting thoughts into words, analytical and critical thinking), searching for theoretical tools to look at psychology as a science aiming at accuracy and objectivity, and will learn about the philosophical assumptions underlying psychology. A fundamental question will be posed: is psychology a science or is it merely “scientific.” We will also learn whether there are relative truths and how to transcend psychologism and relativism - strongly exposed today.
The classes of the second part focus on, among other things, the problems of the philosophical roots of modern psychotherapy and its methodological problems, as well as its relationship with religion and culture. The reading of the texts is intended to encourage students to exchange ideas - a creative argument that drives the development of science and the development of a meta-reflective approach to psychotherapy, taking into account worldview, cultural and religious influences.

Prerequisites (description)

(in Polish) kryteria wejścia: - rok studiów II-V

Course coordinators

Tomasz Femiak

Learning outcomes

Objectives and achievement levels:
- To acquire knowledge, understanding and academic skills and self-education in meta-scientific (metapsychological) reflection;
- Development of academic and professional skills of independent reasoning and responsible critical thinking
- The ability to analyze complex problems
- ability to summarize and refer views in written and oral form;
- preparation for academic (and non-academic) careers and further education;
Knowledge and understanding:
- Acquisition of knowledge of the history of psychology, its foundations, methodology and ethics;
- Knowledge and understanding of the methodology, key concepts and philosophical underpinnings of psychology and psychotherapy, as well as philosophical reflection on the social and cultural significance of psychology and psychotherapy;
- Knowledge and understanding of the foundations of methodology, key philosophical terms and concepts, as well as reflection on their application in psychology;
- Understanding of Western and non-Western philosophical traditions, key terms and philosophical reflection on the linguistic, cultural and historical foundations of psychology as a science.
- Understanding of the cultural significance of philosophy in general (especially the philosophy of psychology);
- Knowledge and understanding of the philosophical foundations of psychology (knowledge and understanding of the problems, methods and key concepts of the philosophy of psychology).
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- The ability to contribute (based on acquired knowledge) to scientific discussion in the field of psychology, philosophical knowledge (and related fields);
- The ability to analyze complex philosophical problems;
- The ability to assess the reliability of different types of sources;
- ability to formulate judgments and opinions on the basis of different types of sources;
- To develop a realistic view of the reliability of the conclusions drawn;
- ability to integrate different approaches to philosophical and psychological issues and compare them with each other;
- to acquire the ability to learn independently and to encourage further study of philosophy with a view to developing psychology as a science (formulating new research problems, clearly defining the problem situation, working towards a PhD).
Communication:
- The ability to clearly present philosophical problems, ideas, theories, interpretations and arguments to both specialists and laymen;
- The ability to referee philosophical works at an academic level.

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