PHZAFI Introduction to Philosophy

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2005
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Ing. Josef Šmajs, CSc. (lecturer)
Ing. Tomáš Psota, MBA (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Božena Šmajsová Buchtová, CSc.
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Dana Krejčí
Timetable
Tue 14:35–16:15 P101, Tue 14:35–16:15 P106, Tue 14:35–16:15 P102
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 572 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/572, only registered: 0/572, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/572
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Introduction to Philosophy (PHZAFI) The aim of the subject is to introduce students to the basics of scientific methodology, discuss the concept of so-called paradigmatic evolution of science and the overall potentiality and borders of scientific knowledge. The currently existing plurality of scientific concepts and analysis of their particular manifestations and consequences should free students from secondary-school-like "fear of their own independent thinking" and at the same time it should demonstrate advantages of critical and analytical approach to the acquired knowledge. These newly-adopted abilities should enable students to understand in bigger depth the state of current scientific methodology and prepare them eventually for studies of special scientific disciplines. Along with this, an analysis of the individual scientific concepts will equip students with the elementary knowledge of the European philosophical tradition. Requirements for passing the course: knowledge of a foreign language, ability to use the Internet. Examination: paper, written test, oral exam.
Literature
  • RUSSELL, Bertrand. History of western philosophy : and its connection with political and social circumstances from the earliest times to the present day. 1st pub. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1946, 916 s. info
  • ZELENÝ, Jindřich. Úvod do filosofie. 1. vyd. Praha: Svoboda, 1969, 316 s. URL info
  • TVRDÝ, Josef. Úvod do filosofie. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Komenium, 1947, 197 s. info
  • ŠTĚPÁN, Jan. Klasická logika. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2001, 198 s. ISBN 8024402548. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: max. 20 cizích studentů; cvičení pouze pro studenty ESF
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008.
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