Philosophy

Course: Economics (English/Ukrainian Taught)

Structural unit: Faculty of Economics

Title
Philosophy
Code
ОК 15
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PLO 1. To associate oneself as a member of the civil society, the scientific community, to recognize the rule of law, in particular in professional activities, to understand and be able to use their own rights and freedoms, to show respect for the rights and freedoms of other persons, in particular, members of the collective. PLO 2. To reproduce moral, cultural, scientific values, multiply the achievements of society in the socio-economic shere, and promote healthy lifestyles PLO 23. To show skills of independent work, demonstrate critical, creative, self-critical thinking PLO 24. To demonstrate the ability to act socially and consciously on the basis of ethical principles, to appreciate and respect cultural diversity, individual differences of people
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Know the background categories and the basic concepts of fundamental philosophical trends that emerged, primarily, within framework of European philosophy. Possess the skills of conceptual thinking in terms of ability to deal with the definitions and formulate the complex worldview issues.
Course content
The course structure has two modules: Content module 1. Introduction to philosophy, its subject matter and approaches. Content module 2. Socio-cultural and economic backgrounds of fundamental philosophical problems. Module 1. “Introduction to philosophy, its subject matter and approaches” is aimed at the study of philosophical conceptual and methodological basis of philosophy, as well as its determining influence on development of humanities as such. Module 2. “Socio-cultural and economic backgrounds of fundamental philosophical problems” covers the issues, which are closely related to comprehending the essence of social, cultural, political and economic phenomena in the context of modern and postmodern eras.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Blackburn Simon. The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy. – Oxford University Press, USA, 2007. – 407p. 2. Louis P. Pojman, Lewis Vaughn. Philosophy: the quest for truth. – New York: Oxford University Press, 2017. – 653 p. 3. The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy. Editor Robert Audi. – Cambridge University Press, 1999. – 1039p. 4. Deleuze G. and Guattari F. 1983. Anti-Oedipus. Capitalism and Schizophrenia. Translated by R. Hurley, M. Seem and H. R. Lane, University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis.Huntington, Samuel P.1997. The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. India: Penguin Boks.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practice classes, individual student’s self study, exam
Assessment methods and criteria
The forms of evaluation (max. 60 points, min – 36 points): - semester evaluation: 1. Participation in seminars (reports, additions, discussions of complex issues (RS 1.1, RS 1.2, RS 2.1, RS 2.2, RS 2.3 – max. 42 points / min. 28 points 2. Test - (RS 1.1,RS1.2; RS 2.1, RS 2.2, RS 2.3) – max.10 points / min. 4 points; 3. Individual student’s work (abstracts, essays, humanitarian practicum (RS 2.1, RS 2.3, RS 2.4, ) - max.8 points / min. 4 points. - final evaluation in the form of the exam
Language of instruction
English

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Inna Anatoliivna Sajtarly
Philosophy of humanitarians department
Faculty of Philosophy

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Philosophy of humanitarians department
Faculty of Philosophy