Philosophy of nature
Informacje ogólne
Kod przedmiotu: | R.1sa.PON.SM.ROSAY |
Kod Erasmus / ISCED: | (brak danych) / (brak danych) |
Nazwa przedmiotu: | Philosophy of nature |
Jednostka: | Wydział Rolniczo-Ekonomiczny |
Grupy: | |
Punkty ECTS i inne: |
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Język prowadzenia: | angielski |
Skrócony opis: |
(tylko po angielsku) To introduction of students with the development of natural philosophy over the centuries in the context of natural sciences. Presentation of various theories and philosophical concepts concerning the world and the human being living in it, their threats and protection. |
Pełny opis: |
(tylko po angielsku) Lectures: Introduction to the philosophy of nature - the problem of elementarity Platonic’s concept of the philosophy of nature Aristotle's “Metaphysics” Philosophy of nature in the Middle Ages Descartes mechanistic Newton and his “Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica” The world according to Leibniz Kant's philosophy of nature Romantic philosophy of nature and its representatives Cosmology by Whitehead Popper’s rationalism The philosophical basis of modern physical theories Philosophy of nature as science Problems of philosophy of nature Methods of philosophy of nature Classes: Review of various philosophers and philosophical concepts concerning the natural environment (Saint Thomas Aquinas; G. Bruno; J.G. Fiche; F.W.J. Schelling; G.W. F. Hegel; P.W. Bridgman; A. Schweitzer; A. Leopold; W. Goetel; H. Skolimowski; J. B. Callicott; Gaia Theory; New Age )- student’s presentation and discussion. |
Literatura: |
(tylko po angielsku) Buchigham W. 2011. The Philosophy Book. Big Ideas Simple Exploineed. DK Publishing, New York. Foss J. E.. 2009. Beyond environmentalism : a philosophy of nature. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Heller M. 2008. A Comprehensible Universe. The Interplay of Science and Theology, Springer, New York Heller M. 2011. Philosophy in Science: An Historical Introduction, Springer, New York. Heller M. 2012. Philosophy of Chance. A cosmic fugue with a prelude and a coda, CC Press. Rorty R. 1979. Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature. Princeton University Press Princeton, New Jersey. Schelling F.W. J. (Translated and with an Introduction and Notes by Keith R. Petersom). 2004. First outline of a system of the philosophy of nature. State University of New York Press, Albany. |
Efekty uczenia się: |
(tylko po angielsku) Knowledge: - knows the basics of various philosophical theories concerning the natural environment - possesses extensive knowledge about using various sources of scientific and practical information - knows the copyright regulations, understands the rules of copyright law Skills: - can use scientific literature to estimate the reliability of acquired information - is able to use scientific knowledge to argue his/her opinion. - speaks foreign language on B+ level, uses literature in a foreign language. Social competence: - appreciates the necessity of logical thinking. - is aware of the level of his/her knowledge, feeling the necessity for further professionally oriented studies and appreciates the necessity of combining interdisciplinary knowledge. |
Metody i kryteria oceniania: |
(tylko po angielsku) Written test exam, for passing an examination at least 60% of questions should be answered correctly. The contribution of the evaluation of the lectures in the final grade is 66.6%. Evaluation of the preparation and presentation of the paper and commitment to the discussion. The contribution of the evaluation of laboratory classes is 33.3%. |
Właścicielem praw autorskich jest Uniwersytet Rolniczy im. Hugona Kołłątaja w Krakowie.