Course code Filz1016
Credit points 3
Philosophy
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation29.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities
Course developer
lect.
Leonards Leikums
Dr. phil.
Course abstract
Students acquire knowledge of the history and contemporary problems of philosophy, develop skills in analysing philosophical problems as well as skills in group work and communication. In addition to lectures the course includes discussions in seminars and presentations of students' papers.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Learning Outcomes: After completing the course student will have:
Knowledge - of philosophical thought’s historical development;
of the main contemporary philosophical problems;
of world-views.
Skills - in applying philosophical knowledge for understanding historical processes;
in applying philosophical knowledge for understanding the development of the contemporary society;
in philosophical justification of a student’s own world-view.
Competence - to apply philosophical knowledge in solving topical problems, including problems arising in student’s further professional activity.
Compulsory reading
1. Kūle M. Kūlis R. Filosofija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. 656 lpp.
2. Praktiskā filosofija. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 549 lpp.
3. Klīve V. Gudrības ceļos. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1996. 224 lpp.
4. Apsīte L. Rietumeiropas filozofija 14.-18.gs. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 267 lpp.
Further reading
1. Kuncmanis P. Filozofijas atlants: attēli un teksti. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 251 lpp.
2. Megi B. Filozofijas vēsture. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. 240 lpp.
3. The shorter Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy. London; and New York: Routledge, 2005. 1077 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Kentaurs. Izd. "Minerva" ISSN 1019-5351.
2. Rīgas Laiks. SIA "Rīgas laiks" ISSN 1407-1622.
3. Вопросы философии. Mосква.: "Наука" ISSN 0042-8744.