Course detail

Introduction to philosophy II (20th century] - summer

FaVU-1UFIL-LAcad. year: 2010/2011

The first purpose of the course is to acquaint students with the fundamental terminology and basic philosophical method - a thought experiment. The second purpose is to give students basic orientation in the history of philosophy and in the topics of metaphysics, ethics and philosophy of society (namely the evidence of God´s existence, what is the good, what is justice). The third purpose is the presentation of philosophy as the umbrella discipline of aesthetics which is more narrowly understood as the philosophy of art.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the course students should be able to classify a philosophical text by its theme (what is it about, by whom the text may also have been written). Philosophical problems are welcome as objects for thorough independent thinking. Students are to be explain why philosophy is essential for discussion of art.

Prerequisites

Without.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit is given to all who are succeed in written test. Maximally 30 points can be earned (1 rithtly answered question = 1 point). Marking:
30-26 points: A
25-20 points: B
19-14 points: C
13-10 points: D
9-6 points: E
5-0 points: F (not passed).

Course curriculum

1. Theories of truth.
2. Marxism and anarchism.
3. Positivism.
4. Analytic philosophy.
5. Psychoanalysis.
6. Good and evil.
7. Beauty and ugliness.
8. Intelectuals.
9. Romantism in general and in philosophy.
10.Classicism in general and in philosophy.
11. Postmodern philosophy and postmodernism as an intellectual movement.
12. Sokal´s affair.
13.A relevant film presentation.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Th egoal is deepening and/or extending of topics which have been discussed durinf previous term. So again: wider philosophical termoinology, methods used by philosophy in more details and perhaps even in a polemic way.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lectures are optional.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Gordon GRAHAM, Filosofie umění, Brno: Barrister & Principal 2000
Konrad Paul LIESSMANN, Filozofie moderního umění, Olomouc: Votobia 2000

Recommended reading

Peter BÜRGER, „Negace autonomie umění v avantgardě“, Sešit pro umění, teorii a příbuzné zóny, 2007, č. 1–2, http://ulozto.cz/xMpf4QW/buerger-negace-pdf
Walter BENJAMIN, „Umělecké dílo ve věku své technické reprodukovatelnosti“, in: Dílo a jeho zdroj, Praha: Odeon 1979 nebo Literárněvědné studie I, Praha: OIKOYMENH 2009, http://ulozto.cz/xWRWWyJ/benjamin-umelecke-dilo-pdf
Walter BENJAMIN, „Malé dějiny fotografie“, in: Karel CÍSAŘ (ed.), Co je to fotografie, Praha: Herrmann & synové 2004
Walter BENJAMIN, „Autor jako producent“, in: Agesilaus Santander. Výbor z textů, Praha: Herrmann & synové 1998
Alexander ALBERRO – Blake STIMSON (eds.), Conceptual Art. A Critical Anthology, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press 1999, zejména následující texty z antologie: Sol LEWITT, „Paragraphs on Conceptual Art“; Sol LEWITT, „Sentences on Conceptual Art“; Lucy R. LIPPARD – John CHANDLER, „The Dematerialization of Art“; Joseph KOSUTH, „Art after Philosophy“, http://uloz.to/xFWnosv/ebooksclub-org-conceptual-art-a-critical-anthology-pdf
Nelson GOODMAN, Jazyky umění. Nástin teorie symbolů, Praha: Academia 2007
Terrence HAWKES, Strukturalismus a sémiotika, Brno: Host 1999
Jan MUKAŘOVSKÝ, „Umění jako sémiologický fakt“, in: Studie, sv. 1, Brno: Host 2007, http://uloz.to/xbvVNwK/mukarovsky-umeni-jako-semiologicky-fakt-pdf
Hans-Georg GADAMER, Aktualita krásného. Umění jako hra, symbol a slavnost, Praha: Triáda 2003 nebo Aktualita krásneho. Umenie ako hra, symbol a slavnosť, Bratislava: Archa 1995

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AEN , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AIN , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch APK , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AGD , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AGR , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AM2 , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AM3 , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AM1 , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AS2 , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AS1 , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AMU , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch APE , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AVI , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch ATD , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch APD , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

52 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer