| Course title | Reverence for Life |
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| Course code | KFI/BPR22 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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According to Albert Schweitzer, philosophy is inseparable from life: arguments must arise from lived experience and must be applicable to practice. He criticised modern religion for dogmatism and moral failures; likewise, he criticised modern philosophy for neglecting basic human problems, imitating the sciences, and becoming detached from life. For him, ethics (as the art of living) rather than abstract knowledge, must form the foundation of our worldview. To highlight the relevance of Albert Schweitzer's ideas not only for contemporary philosophy but also for everyday life, this course examines his writings, focusing on his central principle: reverence for life. Literatura: Cicovacki, Predrag, ed. In Albert Schweitzer's Ethical Vision: A Sourcebook. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. Schweitzer, Albert. Civilization and Ethics. London: Unwin Books, 1961. . J.S. Bach, Vol. I. London: A. & C. Black, Ltd., 1935. . J.S. Bach, Vol. II. London: A. & C. Black, Ltd., 1935. . Out of My Life and Thought: An Autobiography. Baltimore and London: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998. . The Decay and Restoration of Civilization. London: Unwin Books, 1961. . The Mysticism of Paul the Apostle. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1931.
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course introduces students to the philosophy of Albert Schweitzer.
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| Prerequisites |
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Attendance: a maximum of two absences is allowed to accommodate for personal emergencies. In case of absence, the student should be prepared for the next lesson regardless. Reading the required texts and being prepared for discussion. Active participation in class. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2019) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2019) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2022) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2022) | Category: Philosophy, theology | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |