History of Modern Philosophy II 3800-HFN223-M
The lectures will present the historical background of early modern philosophy, the context of the scientific revolution of the 16th-18th centuries, social, cultural and religious changes and their impact on philosophy, and the evolution of key philosophical concepts during this period.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
The student knows and understands basic philosophical terminology of the discussed period, views of selected classical philosophical authors on the basis of independent reading of their writings and the historical character of the formation of philosophical ideas in the discussed period (K_W03, K_W07, K_W08)
The student is able to interpret philosophical texts of the discussed period, commenting and confronting theses originating from various texts, he/she is able to analyze simple philosophical arguments and to use correctly the recognized philosophical terminology (K_U01, K_U02)
The student is ready to use knowledge gained during the classes, to work in a group and to continue self-development (K_K05).
Assessment criteria
Essay of about 10 pages on one of the topics discussed during the lectures or related to the problems of the lectures.
Acceptable number of missed classes without formal explanation: 2
Bibliography
E. Cassirer, Filozofia oświecenia;
A. Crombie, Nauka średniowieczna i początki nauki nowożytnej;
P. Hazard, Myśl europejska XVIII wieku;
A. Koyré, Od zamkniętego świata do nieskończonego wszechświata;
W. Sady, Dzieje religii, filozofii i nauki
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