PHDZ1 Philosophy for doctoral studies 1

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 10 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Marek Picha, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Thu 13. 10. 10:50–12:25 B2.13, Thu 10. 11. 10:50–12:25 B2.13, Thu 8. 12. 10:50–12:25 B2.13
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to develop student's ability to produce and evaluate a scientific paper. We emphasize methodological requirements based on the idea of ​​an ideal rational discourse, i.e. argumentative adequacy, relevance and sufficiency, clarity, falsifiability. At the end of this course the student will be able to appropriately evaluate a scientific text. More specifically, student will by acquainted with basic framework, which enables her to identify the general methodological, argumentative and stylistic shortcomings of academic writing, regardless of its topic. Students' sensitivity to such phenomena has a direct effect on the production and evaluation of their own texts, typically dissertations.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecná metodologie vědy
  • jak rozpoznat lžitext
  • problémy interdisciplinarity
  • vybrané typy strategií strukturování textu
  • hlavní momenty tvorby vědecké teorie
  • funkce teorie
  • základní formální požadavky
  • Základy teorie argumentace
  • jak vypadá normativní model argumentace
  • jaká jsou kritéria dobrého argumentu
  • pragmatické aspekty diskuse
  • vybrané rétorické jevy
  • Příprava a psaní odborného textu
  • jak vybrat téma
  • jak téma zúžit
  • jaké otázky si pokládat
  • jaké pochybnosti vznášet
  • k čemu je úvod a závěr
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Cesty k vědě : jak správně myslet a psát / Břetislav Horyna, Josef Krob (eds).
    not specified
  • Jadwiga Šanderová, Jak číst a psát text ve společenských vědách, Praha 2005
Teaching methods
The course consists of three lectures.
Assessment methods
Foreign students will take the final written test in English. Questions will cover the topics and the basic concepts included in the study material that can be found in a dedicated section in e-learning system of FF MU - https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf2/course/view.php?id=2276. Czech - or they may submit an English written paper on topic of their choice. The paper must have the form of an argumentative essay with explicitly stated thesis, explicitly linked supportive arguments (at least 3 of them) and defeated rebuttals (at least 2 of them). Do not hesitate to contact Marek Picha for further information.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 3x2 hodiny.
Teacher's information
https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf2/course/view.php?id=2276
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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