PHV130 Basics of Greek Philosophical Terminology

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Josef Petrželka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Josef Petrželka, Ph.D.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 16:00–17:40 A.115, except Tue 17. 9., except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(! PH1103 Terminology - Latin, Greek )&&(! PHK1103 Terminology - Latin, Greek )
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
In this e-learning course the students will familiarize themselves with the basic Greek (and Latin) philosophical terms that are important not only for further study of (especially) Ancient and Medieval philosophy, but as well for the systematic philosophy.
The aim of the course is to give needed preparation for the students which would like to write bachelor/diploma thesis on a topic from the history of Ancient (Medieval) philosophy.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course, students should be able to:
- read Greek philosophical terms written in the Greek alphabet;
- translate the basic Greek philosophical terms;
- explain their meaning.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to Greek alphabet
  • 2. Universal terms ("Metaphysics")
  • 3. Cosmology
  • 4. Ontology
  • 5. Epistemology
  • 6. Physics
  • 7. Psychology
  • 8. Ethics
  • 9. Politics
Literature
    required literature
  • PETRŽELKA, Josef. Základy řecké (a latinské) filosofické terminologie (Elements of Greek (and Latin) Philosophical Terminology). 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2007, 63 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-4363-3. info
    recommended literature
  • Floss, Karel - Navrátil, Martin. Úvod do řecké filozofické terminologie a četby. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2000. ISBN 80-244-0113-4.
  • FLOSS, Karel. Úvod do řecké a latinské filozofické terminologie a četby. Vyd. 1. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, Filozofickýá fakulta, 1992, 193 s. ISBN 8070671823. info
Teaching methods
On-line study materials, on-line tests, in-person consultations.
Assessment methods
Credit is given for passing a written test (min. 21 out of 30 pts in four tasks).
The prerequisite for writing of the test is to pass every week electronic tests in ELF (https://elf.phil.muni.cz/24-25/) - a detailed description can be found in ELF course titled "Úvod do řecké filozofické terminologie (PS 2024)", password terminologie24 (the course will be available before the beginning of the semestr). You have to sign in the course at the beginning of the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: e-learning + konzultace.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/fil/terminologie/
The study materials for the course are available on-line on the webpage of the course - https://www.phil.muni.cz/fil/terminologie/ (login "terminologie", password "alfabeta").

The process of study is described in the e-learning course in ELF.

The course is obligatory for the students which are going to write bachelor or diploma thesis on a topic from the history of Ancient or Medieval philosophy!

The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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