Course: Philosophy for PhD Students 2

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Course title Philosophy for PhD Students 2
Course code KFI/91AF2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Nejeschleba Tomáš, prof. Ph.D.
  • Halák Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Blecha Ivan, prof. PhDr. CSc.
  • Hobza Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šebela Karel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Sikora Ondřej, Mgr.
  • Buráň Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
PhD students at the Faculty of Arts of Palacký University, who do not study at the Department of Philosophy, must, during their Ph.D. studies, complete the two-semester course Philosophy for PhD students, taught by prof. Ivan Blecha <ivan.blecha@upol.cz>: Philosophy for PhD Students 1 (KFI/91AF1) and Philosophy for PhD Students 2 (KFI/91AF2).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
The lecture offers critical insights from 20th century philosophy, introducing students to the main philosophical currents in their mutual debates and disputes. The aim of the lecture is to prepare for the final exam.
Critical thinking, ability to argue independently, understanding of philosophical problems, orientation in methodological issues, application of philosophical problems to own discipline.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic philosophical trends and problems. Good knowledge of own field and its methods.
KFI/91AF1

Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of Creative works (Music, Pictorial,Literary)

The examinations take place after the second semester and are conducted by assistant professors from the Department of Philosophy: dr. Pavel Hobza <pavel.hobza@upol.cz>, dr. Ondřej Sikora <ondrej.sikora@upol.cz> , dr. Karel Šebela <karel.sebela@upol.cz>, dr. Jan Halák <jan.halak@upol.cz> a dr. Jan Buráň <jan.buran@upol.cz> The exam takes the form of a discussion of the text chosen by the students which should be related to their study programme. This text may be in Czech or English and must relate to philosophy. The examination dates are listed in STAG for the summer examination period. Upon enrollment, students must contact the relevant examiner well in advance (about 4 weeks), who will approve the choice of the text and propose questions for the exam. Students who do not know how to choose the text are recommended to choose a chapter from one of the following anthologies (see Moodle).
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