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Philosophy

ОК2

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

First

2021/2022

1 Semester

4

PLO 1. Think abstractly and analytically, synthesize general knowledge primarily from the subject area to achieve the goals of professional activity. PLO 2. Quickly understand professional tasks, evaluate their complexity.

Knowledge of periods, regularities and specific features of the world historical and cultural process; basic knowledge in the field of humanities. Ability to seek and analyze the necessary literature; to use modern information resources and technologies for educational purposes; to organize a working time effectively. Have basic skills of analytical research; of preparing oral and written reports and presentations; of cooperation with colleagues in solving collective tasks. Proficiency in English.

Thematic plan of the discipline: Topic 1. Philosophy as a cultural and historical phenomenon. Topic 2. Historical definitions of philosophy. Topic 3. Ancient philosophy: personalities and key ideas. Topic 4. Medieval and Renaissance philosophy. Topic 5. Early modern philosophy and Enlightenment. Topic 6. Classical and non-classical philosophy of the XIX century. Topic 7. Philosophy of the XX-XXI centuries. Topic 8. Basic problems and concepts of metaphysics. Topic 9. Epistemology. Topic 10. Ethics and Aesthetics. Topic 11. Philosophy of religion. Topic 12. Philosophy of history. Topic 13. Philosophy of Science. Topic 14. Philosophy of law. Topic 15. Political philosophy.

1. Nagel, Thomas. What does it all mean? A very short introduction to philosophy. Oxford University Press, New York, 1987. 2. Russell, Bertrand. A History of Western Philosophy and Its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Simon and Schuster, New York, 1945. 3. Russell, Bertrand. The problems of Philosophy. Echo, 2007. 4. Weeks, Markus. How Philosophy Works. DK Publishing, New York, 2019. 5. Warburton, Nigel. Philosophy: the basics. New York, 2013.

Lectures, seminars, individual work.

Assessment is carried out in accordance with ECTS system. Both theoretical component of the course (knowledge 1.1 - 1.3), which is 30% of the final result, and practical component (skills 2.1-2.3); (communication 3.1-3.3); (autonomy and responsibility 4.1), which is 70% of the final result, are assessed. Final assessment/credit: the total number of points (max - 100 points) is the sum of points for systematic work during the semester. To pass a credit student must obtain 40 points or above during the semester including final test. Students who scored less than 40 points for study activities during the semester are not allowed to pass the credit.

English