The student will gain knowledge of the basics of philosophical thinking. Can identify the phases, principles, methods and forms of scientific knowledge. Gain knowledge of philosophical and environmental issues of technology and the principles of individual, social and environmental responsibility of the engineer.
Prerequisites for registration:
none
Course contents:
Recommended or required reading:
Basic:
AZENBACHER, A. Úvod do filozofie. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990. 304 s. ISBN 80-04-25414-4.
ŠPIRKO, D. Základy environmentálnej filozofie. Bratislava : STU v Bratislave, 1999. 148 s. ISBN 80-227-1234-5.
ŠPIRKO, D. – PLCHOVÁ, J. – ZATROCHOVÁ, M. Princíp zodpovednosti v technologických a manažérskych aktivitách. Bratislava: Nakladateľstvo STU, 2013. 71 s. ISBN 978-80-227-4049-4.
Recommended:
CRAIG, E. Philosophy. A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford Universty Press, 2002. 145 s. ISBN 0-19-285421-6.
FILKORN, V. Povaha súčasnej vedy a jej metódy. Bratislava: Veda, 1998.
JONAS, H. Princip odpovědnosti (pokus o etiku pro technologickou civilizaci). Praha: Oikúmené, 1997.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
Direct contact: (total 26 hours)
• participation in lectures: 26 hours
Indirect contact: (total 24 hours)
• preparation for lectures: 10 hours
• direct dialogue and consultation: 3 hours
• preparation for the exam: 11 hours
Total number: 50 hours
Assesment methods and criteria:
• attendance at lectures 10%
• work on lectures 30%
• exam 60%