Natural philosophy Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Natural philosophy
Module code: W1-SH-S1-FP
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module provides an introduction to selected philosophical theories focusing on the human-nature relationship, presented in historical and systematic terms through the analysis of canonical texts of Western philosophy. The aim of the course will be to critically discuss the formation of the anthropocentric position of man in relation to nature and its representation in Western philosophy. The discussion of the selected approaches in environmental ethics will equip students with the skills to make a multi-faceted analysis of social and political problems using philosophical reflection.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
has advanced knowledge of natural philosophy, its main currents and perspectives [01]
 W01 [2/5]
has advanced knowledge of the main philosophical concepts related to natural philosophy [02]
 W02 [1/5]
has knowledge of the changing relationship between humans, the environment and nature [03]
 W07 [2/5]
understands the need to foster pro-environmental attitudes in society [04]
 W08 [3/5]
can provide an independent analysis of phenomena and social problems related to climate catastrophe using concepts and tools from natural philosophy [05]
 U02 [2/5]
demonstrates logical and critical thinking skills which he/she is able to use in individual and group work [06]
 U06 [3/5]
can revise his/her own views and existing knowledge on the climate crisis and identify the consequences connected with changing human attitudes to the environment [07]
 K01 [3/5]
demonstrates an ethical attitude in student and professional activities as well as in public spaces [08]
 K06 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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