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Lecturer(s)
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Slavkovský Adrián, doc. RNDr. PhD.
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Course content
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1) The concept of "paradox", experience with paradoxes, characteristics and methodological approach. 2) Ancient paradoxes, why they remain challenges to thought to this day. 3) Paradoxes related to freedom. 4) Paradoxes in the field of spirituality (religious experience, the sacred).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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To present paradoxes as phenomena pointing to the limits of rationality. To show the connection between paradoxes as historical and linguistic phenomena and situations in our lives that are important to us. To indicate implications for some areas of spirituality.
After completing the course the student will be able to - understand the issues of paradoxes and self-reference, their correlation with language, logic, rationality, philosophy and wisdom, - explain the significance of paradoxes for contemporary philosophy and culture and apply the knowledge in their life, - understand the role of paradoxes in spirituality, - critically evaluate literature on the topic.
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Prerequisites
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No special prerequisites are required for studying the subject
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Didactic Test, Seminar Work
The student organizes their studies based on the study materials and instructions in the LMS. They participate in scheduled webinars - participation in a webinar means online attendance for the entire duration of the webinar, enabled by a stable and high-quality internet connection. A functioning microphone and a camera turned on for the entire duration of the webinar are required. During the webinar, concurrently performing other activities that require concentration (driving a motor vehicle, etc.) is not permitted. In the event of an excused absence for serious reasons, the instructor may assign an appropriate make-up task. The student completes ongoing tests. An important part of the overall assessment is a written semester paper. The student is expected to show that they have understood the topic of paradoxes and, from their perspective, are able to view new phenomena in a similar way, especially in the area of spirituality.
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Recommended literature
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Rohr, R. (2013). Nahá přítomnost. Mystici to vidí jinak. Brno.
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SLAVKOVSKÝ, R. A., VYDROVÁ, J., VYDRA, A. (eds.). (2007). Paradoxy a hranice racionality. Pusté Úľany.
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