Axiology in social life II

Wiedza
Student knows and understands the fundamental dilemmas of contemporary culture and civilization and their philosophical and ethical aspects.
Powiązane efekty kierunkowe:
F1aK_W05
Metody weryfikacji:
Egzamin
Inne:Class discussion

Wiedza
Student possesses knowledge of the philosophical and ethical foundations of social structures and institutions and of the norms that constitute and regulate them.
Powiązane efekty kierunkowe:
F1aK_W08
Metody weryfikacji:
Egzamin
Inne:Class discussion

Wiedza
Student possesses in-depth knowledge of philosophical terminology in a chosen foreign language.
Powiązane efekty kierunkowe:
F1aK_W13
Metody weryfikacji:
Egzamin
Inne:Class discussion

Umiejętności
Student is able to recognize axiological foundations of different social institutions and axiological determinants of different social phenomena and to formulate and solve problems arising in these areas.
Powiązane efekty kierunkowe:
F1aK_U08
Metody weryfikacji:
Egzamin
Inne:Class discussion

Umiejętności
Student adjusts their communication style to recipients’ needs and sensitivity.
Powiązane efekty kierunkowe:
F1aK_U11
Metody weryfikacji:
Egzamin
Inne:Class discussion

Umiejętności
Student is able to analyse and interpret philosophical texts, identifies their key theses and assumptions, is able to assess the correctness of arguments (also in English at B2 level).
Powiązane efekty kierunkowe:
F1aK_U04
Metody weryfikacji:
Egzamin
Inne:Class discussion

Kompetencje społeczne
Student is open to plurality of views and to new ideas and prepared to change their views and evaluations after acquiring new knowledge and is able to aptly justify this change.
Powiązane efekty kierunkowe:
F1aK_K03
Metody weryfikacji:
Egzamin
Inne:Class discussion

Konwersatorium:
Objectives:

Analyze the role of values in shaping social life.

Examine different philosophical perspectives on key social issues like power, alienation, justice, and totalitarianism.

Foster critical thinking and informed discussions on the value foundations of our societies.

Format:

Interactive seminar with a combination of presentations, group discussions, case studies, and individual reflection.

Session Schedule:

Part 1: Introduction to Axiology and Social Life (2 sessions)

Session 1: Introduction to Axiology: Explore the concept of values and their impact on social interaction. Analyze different approaches to studying values in social sciences and philosophy.

Session 2: Case Study: Apply axiological theories to analyze a specific social phenomenon (e.g., voting behavior, social movements, cultural norms).

Part 2: Power and Authority (2 sessions)

Session 3: Kant's Political Philosophy: Discuss Kant's views on power, authority, and the ideal commonwealth as presented in "Critique of the Power of Judgment."

Session 4: Critique of Kant and Arendt's Perspective: Explore Arendt's critique of Kant's political philosophy in "Lectures on Kant's Political Philosophy." Analyze contemporary understandings of power and responsibility.

Part 3: Alienation and Human Flourishing (2 sessions)

Session 5: Marx's Concept of Alienation: Examine Marx's definition of alienation in "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844." Discuss the impact of alienation on individuals, social relations, and human flourishing.

Session 6: Contemporary Forms of Alienation: Explore different forms of alienation present in modern societies (e.g., economic, social, psychological). Discuss potential solutions or remedies suggested by various thinkers.

Part 4: Justice and Equality (2 sessions)

Session 7: Rawls' Theory of Justice: Explain the principles of Rawlsian justice (e.g., original position, veil of ignorance, difference principle) as outlined in "A Theory of Justice."

Session 8: Applying Rawls: Evaluate the strengths and limitations of Rawls' theory. Consider its applicability to real-world issues like income inequality, social welfare, and distributive justice.

Part 5: Totalitarianism and Individual Freedom (2 sessions)

Session 9: Arendt's Analysis of Totalitarianism: Analyze Arendt's concept of totalitarianism as explored in her work "The Origins of Totalitarianism." Examine the key characteristics of totalitarian regimes and their impact on individual freedom and human rights.

Session 10: Contemporary Challenges: Explore contemporary examples of authoritarian or totalitarian tendencies in different parts of the world. Discuss strategies for resisting and overcoming such tendencies.

Part 6: Conclusion and Future Directions (2 sessions)

Session 11: Summary and Discussion: Recap the key insights and debates from the seminar. Facilitate discussions on the personal and societal implications of the themes explored.

Session 12: Next Steps: Recommend resources for further exploration and encourage continued dialogue on the relationship between values and social life. Assign individual or group projects related to specific topics covered in the seminar.

Konwersatorium:
Exploratory method - a form of exercise and practice, conducted - depending on the issue being addressed - according to the formula: "case study" or "expert table".

Egzamin :
During the class: preparation and conduct by the student or team of one ''''case study'''' or ''''expert table''''.


Inne Class discussion:
(1) Personal, substantial preparation for all classes.

(2) Active participation in class.

Conditions for the final mark: each of the requirements in the ''''Formative assessments'''' section should be fullfilled.

Podstawowa:
1. I. Kant "Critique of the Power of Judgment".

2. H. Arendt "The lectures on the Kant''''s Political Philosophy",

3. C. Marx''''s "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844".

4. J. Rawls "A Theory of Justice".

5. H. Arendt "The Origins of Totalitarianism".

 


Uzupełniająca:
1. R. Geuss (2011) "Axiology: A Very Short Introduction".

2. "The Oxford Handbook of Values" edited by J. O''''Neill and W. Rabinowicz (2011).

3. A. Giddens (1994) "Values in Society: A Sociology of the Moral Life".

4. "The Cambridge Companion to Kant''''s Political Philosophy" edited by P. Riley (2013).

5. M. McCarthy (2017) "Hannah Arendt: On Politics, Morality, and Thinking".

6. J. Habermas (2003) "Legitimacy and Power: Political Ethics in the Modern World".

7. B. Ollman (1971) "Marx''''s Theory of Alienation".

8. E. Fromm (1964) "Alienation and Freedom: The Human Condition in Modern Society".

9. M. Sandel (2009) "Justice: What''''s the Right Thing to Do?".