Western Theories of Evil 2400-OG-EN-WTE

(in Polish) Students acquire basic knowledge concerning the main western theories of evil from the scope of philosophy, as well as (as a form of supplementation) ethics, theology and psychology. They know and understand selected classical and contemporary trends and positions concerned with the problem of evil as such and moral evil. They know the relationship between evil and other key concepts for the reflection on the topic of evil. They have basic knowledge concerning the history of philosophy of evil (in western cultural circle).

(in Polish) Students are able to use basic terms, theses and theories from classical philosophy of evil and selected theories from the scope of theology and psychology. They can conduct a more profound reflection on moral evil. They analyse philosophical arguments, identify their key theses and assumptions. They are able to indicate the historical genesis of assumptions underlying the most recognised and important theories of evil in our culture.

(in Polish) Students are able to critically and reflectively refer to what is undesired. They can recognise moral dilemmas and unobvious forms of evil in social life without succumbing to simplified and common misconceptions. They are able to engage in a discussion with others using basic resources of knowledge necessary to formulate an established and clear opinion.

(in Polish) - lecture - discussion - group work (collaboration) - multimedia presentation

- participatory lecture
- informative (conventional) lecture

elective course

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