Philosophy

Learning objectives of the study programme

1. To acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of selected areas of philosophy and their application to the presentation of arguments.

1. Gain basic skills,interpret scholarly texts, facts and make responsible decisions.

1. Learn the ability topresentessessessubstantialknowledge,communicatecardinal issues, problems, solutions, and key arguments to a wider audience.

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Learning Outcomes of the Study Programme

knowledge

V1student knows the terminology of the discipline and can explain the basic categorical, conceptual and methodological apparatus in the key disciplines and concepts of philosophy

V2understands the essential insights and issues in particular philosophical disciplines

V3has knowledge of the major schools of thought in the history of philosophy, including the Christian tradition of thought, and is familiar with their best-known representatives

skills

Z1analytical thinking-student decomposes information gathered into basic concepts and principles and formulates a possible conclusion

Z2interprets a philosophical text and is able to identify important information, issues, theses, and arguments in the text

Z3 Critical thinking - evaluates information and reaches correct judgements, can analyse assumptions and relate different pieces of knowledge to each other, identifies incorrect inferences and argumentative fouls and distortions

Z4applies the procedures of conceptual analysis to solve philosophical problems, seeks appropriate solutions to problems and is able to reason them through to their implications

Z5logical reasoning - constructs a valid argument

competence

K1students independently solve selected theoretical and practical problems of the discipline and social practiceK2 articulates and orally communicates a professional and societal problem in a cultivated manner in writing

K3responsibly considers and takes a position regarding the issues discussed

Graduate Profile

The graduate of the Bachelor's degree programme in Philosophy (single-discipline) obtains a complete university education of the first degree in the field of study Philosophy.The graduate has general theoretical knowledge in the basic areas of philosophy, can explain its basic conceptual, categorical and methodological apparatus. He/she is able to analyse the starting points and conclusions of philosophical problems. The student knows the basics of argumentation and communication techniques and can categorize the main currents of thought in the Western tradition of thought. The graduate is intellectually skilled in analytical, critical, conceptual and logical thinking and proposes solutions to professional problems in a broader context. The graduate is able to analyze and interpret a professional text, to make effective use of the argumentative strategies of individual thinkers, and to critically evaluate their arguments.The graduate is independent in solving philosophical problems in broader contexts. Can argue effectively and use language to present his/her point of view in a sophisticated manner, take positions on issues, and make decisions knowledgeable about multiple value perspectives. The graduate has studied philosophy in the context of the pursuit of a dialogue between reason and faith in the spirit of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

1. The college indicates the occupations for which the graduate is prepared at the time of graduation and the potential of the program of study in terms of graduate employment:

Occupations where graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme in philosophy can be employed according to the Statistical Classification of Occupations (SK ISCO-08_2020):3332004 cultural and service worker,3359021 professional worker of public administration in the field of culture

1. Relevant external stakeholders who have provided a statement or a favourable opinion on the alignment of the acquired qualification with the sector-specific requirements for the profession:

This is not the case for regulated professions.

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