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Lecturer(s)
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Kiš Serhij, Mgr.
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Rozen David, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Grygar Filip, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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This course provides a systematic introduction to the key topics and figures of 17(th) -18(th) century philosophy. Students will become familiar with the main schools of thought, such as rationalism and empiricism, as well as the political philosophy of this period. As well as studying classical authors such as Descartes, Locke and Hume, students will also explore less traditional perspectives. For instance, they will examine the impact of encounters between European thinkers and indigenous peoples on the development of modern political and social theory. They will also consider contemporary arguments by female philosophers in the fields of science and social justice, which are often omitted from traditional interpretations. The lectures will provide an overview of the development of modern thought and its key issues, ranging from questions of knowledge and methodology to reflections on freedom, equality and the nature of society. The seminars will then provide an opportunity to engage with original texts (some of which will be in English), interpret them, and discuss them collectively. Students will thus learn to understand the arguments of the time and to think critically about how certain ideas are transmitted and which voices have been marginalised in traditional interpretations. Thus, the course provides a balanced view of modern philosophy, introducing its classical foundations while also opening the way to underrepresented topics and authors equally important for understanding the era.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
- Home preparation for classes
- 24 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 24 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The Modern Philosophy course introduces key thinkers and movements from the 17(th) and 18(th) centuries, as well as covering more unconventional topics. As well as covering the work of thinkers such as Descartes and Hume, the course will focus on political philosophy, the influence of the discovery of America, and the contributions of female philosophers. Seminars will involve working with original texts (some of which will be in English) and critical discussion.
The knowledge and competencies that students will gain during this course involve a proper understanding of the modern world, especially its scientific and technical character.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Didactic test, Discussion
Credit will depend upon attendance at lectures and seminars. An understanding of the topics dealt with during the lectures and in the literature. An elaboration of an exam test.
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Recommended literature
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B. Spinoza. Etika, vyložená způsobem užívaným v geometrii. Praha, 2001.
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D. Hume. Zkoumání lidského rozumu. Praha, 1972.
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Descartes. Meditace o první filosofii. Praha, 2010.
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G. Berkeley. Pojednání o principech lidského poznání. Praha, 2004.
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G. Leibniz. Monadologie a jiné práce. Praha, 1982.
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J. Locke. Esej o lidském chápání. Praha, 2012.
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M. Sobotka, M. Znoj, J. Moural. Dějiny novověké filosofie od Descarta po Hegela. Praha, 1993.
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M. Sobotka. Problém ?cogito ergo sum?. Praha, 2008.
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P. Glombíček, J. Kuneš (eds.). Cogito, ergo sum. Praha, 2006.
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T. Hobbes. Leviathan. Praha, 2009.
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W. Röd. Novověká filosofie I. a II.. Praha, 2001.
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