Philosophy

Learning objectives of the study programme

1. To acquire advanced knowledgeand a broad understanding in selected areas of philosophy.

1. Consolidate and expand the ability tointerpret scholarly texts, identify subtle facts, and make responsible and well-reasoned decisions.

1. Deepen the ability to present knowledge,communicatequestions, problems, solutionsandarguments to a wider audience and acquire the skills to present them from different perspectives.

1. Acquire practical skills and competencies related to working in a variety of organizations in government, public, social and non-profit sectors.

Learning Outcomes of the Study Programme

knowledge

The student has a broad and detailed knowledge of the categorical, conceptual and methodological apparatus in the key disciplines and concepts of philosophy

V2understands in depth the issues in the various philosophical disciplines

V3recognises a wide range of currents of thought in the history of philosophy, including the Christian tradition of thought, and is familiar with a range of their exponents

skills

Z1analytical thinking-Student decomposes complex information and data into basic concepts and principles and formulates adequate conclusionsZ2student interprets professional text and can readily identify all relevant information, issues, theses, and arguments within it

Z3critical thinking - effectively searches for and evaluates information and reaches correct judgments, can make expert analysis of assumptions and relate specific findings to each other, adequately identifies incorrect inferences and argumentative fouls and biases

Z4flexibly applies advanced conceptual analysis techniques to solve a variety of problems, seeks the most appropriate solutions to problems, and is able to creatively reason through their implications

Z5logical reasoning-creates a valid argument

competence

K1students independently and adaptively solve a variety of theoretical and practical problems in the field and in social practice

K2At an advanced level, articulates in writing and communicates orally a professional and social problem about which he/she is able to engage in a sophisticated discussion and argue persuasively

K3 distinguishes and considers different value positions and perspectives and is able to make decisions and take responsibility for them

K4can adapt to change and flexibly add knowledge and skills

Graduate Profile

The graduate of the Master's degree programme in Philosophy (single-discipline) obtains a full university education with a degree in Philosophy.The graduate has a broad and in-depth knowledge of the elaboration of problems at the level of evaluation of individual areas of philosophy, as well as an overview of the relevant procedures and solutions to philosophical problems. The student explains, organizes and formulates knowledge in several areas of philosophy. Knows essential contexts, principles, and theories from the Western tradition of philosophy. The graduate proposes and evaluates solutions to philosophical problems. Can evaluate relevant philosophical methods of problem solving, and has developed analytical skills and intellectual abilities. Formulates new philosophical hypotheses and arguments, has cultivated oral and written expression, and can collaborate interdisciplinarily to solve complex professional problems. The graduate is characterised by critical, innovative and creative thinking, and is highly responsible and independent in solving known and unexplored problems. He/she is able to critically analyse and interpret philosophical texts both independently and in teams. He has acquired the ability to present knowledge, communicate questions, problems, solutions and arguments to a wider audience. 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.The graduate finds employment in professions requiring independent analytical thinking, in a wide range of social institutions, educational and extracurricular establishments, in domestic and international social science research organizations, in non-governmental organizations, in cultural and social establishments, in magazine editorial offices, in publishing houses, in the mass media, in state and public administration. Graduates may also pursue doctoral studies in philosophy or a related study programme.

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

Occupations in which graduates of the master's degree programme in philosophy can be employed according to the Statistical Classification of Occupations (SK ISCO-08_2020):2633001 philosopher (NKR 7),2310004assistant to the university (NKR 7),3359021 professional worker in public administration in the field of culture (NKR 7),1431003 managerial worker (manager) in the field of culture (NKR 7)

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

This is not the case for regulated professions.

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