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American philosophy: originality or imitation

ВБ 5.2

Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2023/2024

4 Semester

3

1. to understand the specifics and features of the implementation of cultural ideas, images, and meanings, as well as to critically evaluate the possibilities of their interpretation to solve important problems for a society. 2. to analyze textual and visual sources of information about cultural phenomena and processes; to verify information according to professional objectives. 3. to analyze cultural rights and human freedoms, forms and mechanisms of their identification, inculturation, cultural adaptation, taking into account their regional specifics. 6. to communicate fluently in official and foreign languages orally and in writing to discuss professional issues, presentation of research results and projects.

1. Before starting this course, students should know the history of European philosophy and world history. 2. Be able to independently analyze the content of philosophical primary sources; apply modern methods of historical and philosophical research. 3. Possess elementary skills of scientific research.

The discipline "American philosophy: originality or imitation" introduces students to the history of the American philosophical tradition, formed in the educational and scientific centers of the Thirteen Colonies of North America, which historically became the United States of America. The theoretical origins and influences that formed the key foundations of the philosophical creativity of outstanding thinkers, preachers, political figures and educators who worked in America on the formation of the philosophical tradition are determined. The criteria for defining and explaining the problem of the identity of the philosophical views of American philosophers are clarified. The principles of interpretation and reactualization of the philosophical heritage of American philosophers are considered.

Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Edwards. Selections from their Writings. Ed. by Carl Van Doren. New York, Scribner. 1920. – 420 p. Bowen F. Modern philosophy, from Descartes to Schopenhauer and Hartmann. – New York: Scribner, Armstrong, and company, 1877. – 502 p. Bremer F. John Winthrop: America's Forgotten Founding Father. – Oxford University Press, 2005. – 512 p. Edwards J. Scientific and Philosophical Writings / Ed. by W. E. Anderson. New Heaven: Yale University Press, 1980. P. 353. MacKinnon B. American Philosophy: A Historical Anthology. – New York: State University of New York Press, 1985. – 688 p. Muelder W., Sears L. The Development of American Philosophy. – Houghton Mifflin Company, 1940. – 555 p.

Lecture, seminar,self-study

1. Oral presentation, additions and participation in discussions at seminars: RN 1.1 -1.8, 2.1 -2.8, 2.3, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.5 –28 / 44 points 2. Self-study (text summary): RN 2.1-2.8, 3.2, 3.3 – 10 / 16 points 3. Intermediate test: PH 1.1 -1.8 -10 / 20 points All types of work for the semester have as a result: - in the maximum dimension of 80 points - a minimum of 48 points In case of absence from the seminar, the student must complete the seminar assignment in writing. Final test in written form - RN 2.1- 2.8, 4.4, 4.5 – 12 / 20 points Final evaluation in the form of credit: The final number of points for the discipline (maximum 100 points) is defined as the sum of points for systematic work during the semester, taking into account the final test. The credit is given based on the results of the student's work throughout the entire semester and does not include additional assessment measures.

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