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Lecturer(s)
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Machula Tomáš, prof. Ph.D., Th.D.
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Course content
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Lecture Topics 1. The Individual and Society - Collectivism (Plato, Aristotle, Hegel, Marx) 2. The Individual and Society - Liberalism (Hobbes, Locke, Mill, Rousseau) 3. The Individual and Society - Personalism 4. Approaches - Positivism, Historicism, and Natural Law Theory 5. Contemporary Currents - Liberalism (Popper, Rawls, Berlin, Hayek) 6. Contemporary Currents - Conservatism (Kirk, Scruton, Hazony) 7. Contemporary Currents - Critical Theory (Frankfurt School, Honneth) 8. Contemporary Currents - Christian Social Teaching 9. Themes - The Nature and Function of Society 10. Themes - The Social Contract 11. Themes - Social Justice 12. Themes - Social Conflict 13. Themes - Family, Nation, and Religion 14. Themes - The Common Good
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
- Class attendance
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 13 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 90 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The purpose of these lectures is to provide an introduction to the fundamental questions and problems of social philosophy. Particular emphasis is placed upon developing an understanding of the distinctive character of specific approaches, as well as the complex interrelations that exist among them.
The student possesses knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories, and demonstrates the capacity for critical reflection on these topics.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
The student is able to interpret the fundamental concepts and arguments within the field of social philosophy.
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Recommended literature
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Gaus, Gerald F.,; D?Agostino, Fred,; Muldoon, Ryan. The Routledge companion to social and political philosophy. Second edition. New York ; and London : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025. ISBN 978-1-0324-9468-5.
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Honneth, Axel. Sociální filosofie a postmoderní etika. 1. vyd. Praha : Filosofia, 1996. ISBN 80-7007-082-X.
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Novosád, František,; Smreková, Dagmar. Dejiny sociálneho a politického myslenia. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Kalligram, 2013. ISBN 978-80-8101-679-0.
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Swift, Adam; Šmejkalová, Denisa. Politická filozofie : základní otázky moderní politologie. Vyd. 1. Praha : Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7178-859-7.
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