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Lecturer(s)
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Cajthaml Martin, prof. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The first text, Phaed. 96a-102a, shows the insufficientcy of the philosophical method of the presocratics, the necessity of the hypothesis of Forms, and, in its conclusion, it contans a hint at the doctrine of the Principles. The second text, the so-called Image of the Sun from the end of the 6thbook of the Republic, is the most explicit exposition of the Idea of the Good in Plato´s oevre. The third text, the so-called speech of Socrates/Diotima, is the most important passage in Plato´s work dealing with the Idea of Beauty, the relationship between Beaty and Goodness, and love as the power which elevates human beings to these Ideas.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Homework for Teaching
- 10 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 8 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 10 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Build on the interpretation of Plato's philosophy in the course Selected Chapters from the History of Philosophy (KFK/MTKDF) and deepen it by reading three selected texts that are among the best known and historically most influential in Plato's work.
Students will deepen their knowldge of Plato´s work. They will become familiar with the issues involved in translating and interpreting linguistically and philosophically demanding ancient Greek texts.
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Prerequisites
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Grade C and higher from the course Selected chapters from the history of philosophy.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
active participation in classes; regular preparation for seminars (reading texts); oral colloquium (Zoom)
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Recommended literature
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Platón. Faidón.
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Platón. Symposion.
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Platón. Ústava.
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Reale Giovanni. (2005). Platón. Praha.
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