Philosophical Problems of Science and Technology

Lecturer:

Peter Zamarovský (gar.)

Tutor:

Peter Zamarovský (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Economics, Management and Humanities

Synopsis:

The course is engaged in the evolution of principal ideas on which the science and technology are founded. Philosophical aspects of physics and mathematics are deeper examined. Actual themes linked to the so called „Postmodernism“ and to the alternative ways of understanding and their social coherences are discussed.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

Themes will be specified during the first lesson. The individual iniciative approach is supposed.

Study Objective:

Study materials:

1.Capra, F., The Web of Life, Flamingo, London, 2000

2. Weinberg, S., Facing up, Harvard University Press, Cambridge 2001

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Doctoral studies, daily studies (compulsory elective course)
• Doctoral studies, combined studies (compulsory elective course)
• Doctoral studies, structured daily studies (compulsory elective course)
• Doctoral studies, structured combined studies (compulsory elective course)