Political Philosophy in Practice 2751-KONJA-PPP

Supposing that students are familiar with basic political philosophy stances, we are focusing on utilizing their argumentative potential to solve some challenging cases in ethics, politics, and all kinds of normative thinking. The central part of the workshop consists of studying thought experiments. With that being assumed, we are particularly interested in studying lines of argumentation, principles, and systems of thinking. The course is a combination of critical thinking and political philosophy. A student’s grade depends on the active participation in discussions about the problems and the literature proposed in the syllabus. By the concept of active participation the instructor understands taking part in discussions (particularly, the instructor expects students to ask him questions concerning proposed problems) or giving an oral presentation on a given topic. Oral presentation should take a stance on the topic, pose questions and propose solutions. Each presentation should take approximately 10-15 min.

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A student’s grade depends on the active participation in discussions about the problems and the literature proposed in the syllabus. By the concept of active participation the instructor understands taking part in discussions (particularly, the instructor expects students to ask him questions concerning proposed problems) or giving an oral presentation on a given topic. Oral presentation should take a stance on the topic, pose questions and propose solutions. Each presentation should take approximately 10-15 min.

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Całkowity nakład pracy studenta

Hours involving the academic teacher (2.5 ECTS): a) participation in classes – 30 hours; b) direct preparation for classes under the supervision of the academic teacher, including the analysis of academic literature and source materials – 15 hours; c) individual and group consultations concerning the choice of topic and the structure, content and delivery of the presentation – 10 hours; d) discussion of progress in preparing the presentation and provision of ongoing feedback – 5 hours; e) discussion and assessment of the presentation – 2.5 hours. Student’s independent study hours (2.5 ECTS): a) reading the relevant academic literature – 25 hours; b) ongoing preparation for classes, including reading press and online materials – 15 hours; c) preparation of the presentation – 20 hours; d) making up for an absence or revising the presentation, where necessary – 5 hours. 125 hours

Efekty uczenia się - wiedza

Learning main politico-philosophical streams and problems. Knowledge of classical approaches to political philosophy. Systematic view on the history of political thought.

Efekty uczenia się - umiejętności

Philosophical analysis. Applying the tools of critical thinking to relevant and actual social issues..

Efekty uczenia się - kompetencje społeczne

Training of argumentation in groups. Basic rhetorical skills. Developing public speaking skills,

Koordynatorzy przedmiotu

Łukasz Perlikowski

Metody dydaktyczne

Socratic method

Metody dydaktyczne podające

- wykład konwersatoryjny
- pogadanka

Metody dydaktyczne poszukujące

- referatu
- klasyczna metoda problemowa

Wymagania wstępne

Philosophy, English Language

Kryteria oceniania

Oral presentation should take a stance on the topic, pose questions and propose solutions. Each presentation should take approximately 10-15 min – K1, S1, SC1, SC2

There is a maximum of 100 points to be achieved

5 - 90-100 p.

4+ - 80-89 p.

4 - 70-79 p.

3+ - 60-69 p.

3 - 50-59 p.

Literatura

List of Problems and Literature
1.The Problem of Migration (Hoppe, 137-170; Sandel, Justice, s. 230-232)
2. The Problem of Slavery (Block, Toward a Libertarian Theory of Inalienability, Sandel, Justice, s. 200-203)
3. The Problem of Intellectual Property (Kinsella, Against Intellectual Property)
4. The Problem of Same-Sex Marriages (Sandel, Moral Argument and Liberal Toleration)
5. The Problem of Abortion (Sandel, Moral Argument and Liberal Toleration)
6. The Problem of Affirmative Action (Sandel, Justice, s. 167-183)
7. The Problem of Taxation (Sandel, Justice, s. 58-79)
8. The Problem of Killing the Innocent (Sandel, Justice, s. 24-27, 31-33)

Walter Block, Toward a Libertarian Theory of Inalienability, paper, online.
Hans-Hermann Hoppe, Democracy – the God that Failed, book, online.
Stephan Kinsella, Against Intellectual Property, essay, online.
Michael Sandel, Moral Argument and Liberal Toleration, paper, online.
Michael Sandel, Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?, New York 2009.

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