The course will deal with some of the basic concepts of modern thought through reading one or more central classical texts. The course will develop the students' abilities for analytical and historical-critical reading of classical original texts in modern philosophical thinking.

The course will be based on a problem studied on the basis of reading central original classical texts. The course will give the students the opportunity to specialize in relevant philosophical issues in modernity.

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the student should have:

- knowledge of one or more relevant issues that are discussed in the modern thinking.

- good knowledge of one or more original texts.

Skills:

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

- to gain knowledge about the concepts employed in modern thinking.

- use methods for analyzing the theoretical and conceptual core points of modern thinking.

- write an argumentative paper.

Competence:

After completing the course, the student should have competence:

- work independently and communicate on professional topics.

- to read modern philosophical classical texts at a high professional level.

The teaching takes the form of lectures and / or seminars.

If fewer than four students are registered, the number of lectures may be reduced. The students will be offered individual or small group teaching.

An approval of mandatory work requirements is valid for three semesters, including the semester in which the approval was given, in accordance with ordinary rules.

Submission of a draft before individual supervision.

Individual supervision by subject teacher.

A supervised paper of between 4000 and 6000 words (not including content list, literature list, etc.) The topic of the assignment must be approved by the subject teacher beforehand. The assignment will be delivered digitally and will be censored at the end of the semester.

The exam is arranged quarterly.

The compulsory work requirements must be approved before the examination can be taken in the course.

Compulsory work requirements must be approved in one semester with teaching in order to be able to register for an exam in a semester without teaching.

Autumn / Spring

The exam is arranged quarterly.

The compulsory work requirements must be approved before the examination can be taken in the course.