Humanities module (Philosophy of nature) Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Humanities module (Philosophy of nature)
Module code: W2-GF-S2-004
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Philosophy of Nature module enables students to become familiar with the main philosophical issues that are important in the philosophy of nature and their application in the Earth sciences. They include the issues of the object of knowledge in the philosophy of nature, the principles of scientific knowledge, and the most important theoretical positions in philosophy that have been formed from antiquity to modern times. Thanks to such an approach, the student should not only acquire knowledge in this field, but also understand the historical variability of philosophical concepts regarding nature and scientific knowledge and lasting philosophical findings, thus becoming aware of the need for a common-sense approach to philosophical issues. Enriching the language by mastering the basic concepts of philosophy will allow the student to deepen the ability to construct various types of arguments based on rational premises.
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]
understands the role of philosophical reflection in explaining the nature of reality [W2-GF-S2-004_1]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5]
they know the specificity of the objective and methodological philosophy of nature [W2-GF-S2-004_2]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5]
know basic philosophical terminology [W2-GF-S2-004_3]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
know and understand the historical character of the development of theories in the field of natural philosophy [W2-GF-S2-004_4]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
know and understand the main directions and positions of contemporary philosophy of nature [W2-GF-S2-004_5]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
are open to new ideas and ways of interpreting them [W2-GF-S2-004_6]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
are able to formulate philosophical problems [W2-GF-S2-004_7]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-004 _fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-004_1 W2-GF-S2-004_2 W2-GF-S2-004_3 W2-GF-S2-004_4 W2-GF-S2-004_5 W2-GF-S2-004_6 W2-GF-S2-004_7
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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