Ethics and Philosophy

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Department of Social Sciences

Synopsis:

The course provides a short overview of the most relevant concepts in philosophy and ethics from the viewpoint of European thinking and culture. The individual historical periods - from antiquity to middle ages and modernity - are characterized in its substance and specific contribution. The second part of the course focuses on the actual philosophical and ethical issues of modern science, technology and ecology - hence the key fields for future professional and civic life of the students of technical university.

Requirements:

no prerequisites

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Study Objective:

goal of this course is to acquire basic knowledge on the most relevant concepts of the European philosophy and ethics.

Study materials:

[1] Stoerig H. J. (1991), Malé dějiny filosofie, Zvon, Praha.

[2] Kohák E. (1993), Člověk, dobro a zlo, Ježek, Praha.

[3] Jonas H. (1998), Princip odpovědnosti, Oikúmené, Praha.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

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Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: