PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the main ideas of philosophy of history from the classical Antiquity to the present time. The main attention is paid to the big system of philosophy of history in 18th and 19th centuries. After completing the course, students will be able to enumerate the main movements and their representatives. Further, they will be able to present the most influential concepts and to explain their justification, motivation and deficiencies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, a student will be able to present the main theories that emerged in the history of philosophy of history and to explain their main ideas; a student understands the importance of philosophy of history and will be able to critically consider their ideological dangers.
Syllabus
  • 1) The ancient philosophy of history
  • 2) The Christian and medieval philosophy of history: eschatology
  • 3) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Voltaire, Turgot, Condorcet
  • 4) Kant
  • 5) Vico
  • 6) Hegel
  • 7) Marx
  • 8)Positivism
  • 9) Spengler
  • 10) The criticism of Philosophy of history in the 20th century:
  • 11) The end of the history: post-histoire, postmodernism
  • 12) Contemporary philosophy of history (civilizations, technooptimism)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SCHLOSSBERGER, Matthias. Geschichtsphilosophie. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 2013, 269 stran. ISBN 9783050064543. info
  • A companion to the philosophy of history and historiography. Edited by Aviezer Tucker. First published. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xii, 563. ISBN 9781405149082. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Filozofie dějin : problémy a perspektivy. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 295 stran. ISBN 8021035935. info
    not specified
  • BREITENSTEIN, Peggy H. Die Befreiung der Geschichte : Geschichtsphilosophie als Gesellschaftskritik nach Adorno und Foucault. Frankfurt: Campus, 2013, 325 s. ISBN 9783593395982. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Post-dějinná racionalita, aneb(o) konec dějin? (Post-historical racionality, or the end of history?). In Jan Patočka, Češi a Evropa. 1st ed. Brno: MU, 2000, p. 41-54. ISBN 80-210-2483-6. info
  • KLEINGELD, Pauline. Geschichtsphilosophie bei Kant : Rekonstruktion und Analyse : proefschrift. Leiden: [s.n.], 1994, 239 s. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Filosofií dějin k dějinám filosofie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 180 s. ISBN 8021004185. info
  • SCHAEFFLER, Richard. Einführung in die Geschichtsphilosophie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1973, 245 s. ISBN 3534055918. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture.
Assessment methods
Written colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught online.
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 10:00–11:40 B2.43
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the main ideas of philosophy of history from the classical Antiquity to the present time. The main attention is paid to the big system of philosophy of history in 18th and 19th centuries. After completing the course, students will be able to enumerate the main movements and their representatives. Further, they will be able to present the most influential concepts and to explain their justification, motivation and deficiencies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, a student will be able to present the main theories that emerged in the history of philosophy of history and to explain their main ideas; a student understands the importance of philosophy of history and will be able to critically consider their ideological dangers.
Syllabus
  • 1) The ancient philosophy of history
  • 2) The Christian and medieval philosophy of history: eschatology
  • 3) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Voltaire, Turgot, Condorcet
  • 4) Kant
  • 5) Vico
  • 6) Hegel
  • 7) Marx
  • 8)Positivism
  • 9) Spengler
  • 10) The criticism of Philosophy of history in the 20th century:
  • 11) The end of the history: post-histoire, postmodernism
  • 12) Contemporary philosophy of history (civilizations, technooptimism)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SCHLOSSBERGER, Matthias. Geschichtsphilosophie. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 2013, 269 stran. ISBN 9783050064543. info
  • A companion to the philosophy of history and historiography. Edited by Aviezer Tucker. First published. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xii, 563. ISBN 9781405149082. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Filozofie dějin : problémy a perspektivy. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 295 stran. ISBN 8021035935. info
    not specified
  • BREITENSTEIN, Peggy H. Die Befreiung der Geschichte : Geschichtsphilosophie als Gesellschaftskritik nach Adorno und Foucault. Frankfurt: Campus, 2013, 325 s. ISBN 9783593395982. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Post-dějinná racionalita, aneb(o) konec dějin? (Post-historical racionality, or the end of history?). In Jan Patočka, Češi a Evropa. 1st ed. Brno: MU, 2000, p. 41-54. ISBN 80-210-2483-6. info
  • KLEINGELD, Pauline. Geschichtsphilosophie bei Kant : Rekonstruktion und Analyse : proefschrift. Leiden: [s.n.], 1994, 239 s. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Filosofií dějin k dějinám filosofie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 180 s. ISBN 8021004185. info
  • SCHAEFFLER, Richard. Einführung in die Geschichtsphilosophie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1973, 245 s. ISBN 3534055918. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture.
Assessment methods
Written colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 A11
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the main ideas of philosophy of history from the classical Antiquity to the present time. The main attention is paid to the big system of philosophy of history in 18th and 19th centuries. After completing the course, students will be able to enumerate the main movements and their representatives. Further, they will be able to present the most influential concepts and to explain their justification, motivation and deficiencies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, a student will be able to present the main theories that emerged in the history of philosophy of history and to explain their main ideas; a student understands the importance of philosophy of history and will be able to critically consider their ideological dangers.
Syllabus
  • 1) The ancient philosophy of history
  • 2) The Christian and medieval philosophy of history: eschatology
  • 3) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Voltaire, Turgot, Condorcet
  • 4) Kant
  • 5) Vico
  • 6) Hegel
  • 7) Marx
  • 8)Positivism
  • 9) Spengler
  • 10) The criticism of Philosophy of history in the 20th century:
  • 11) The end of the history: post-histoire, postmodernism
  • 12) Contemporary philosophy of history (civilizations, technooptimism)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SCHLOSSBERGER, Matthias. Geschichtsphilosophie. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 2013, 269 stran. ISBN 9783050064543. info
  • A companion to the philosophy of history and historiography. Edited by Aviezer Tucker. First published. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xii, 563. ISBN 9781405149082. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Filozofie dějin : problémy a perspektivy. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 295 stran. ISBN 8021035935. info
    not specified
  • BREITENSTEIN, Peggy H. Die Befreiung der Geschichte : Geschichtsphilosophie als Gesellschaftskritik nach Adorno und Foucault. Frankfurt: Campus, 2013, 325 s. ISBN 9783593395982. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Post-dějinná racionalita, aneb(o) konec dějin? (Post-historical racionality, or the end of history?). In Jan Patočka, Češi a Evropa. 1st ed. Brno: MU, 2000, p. 41-54. ISBN 80-210-2483-6. info
  • KLEINGELD, Pauline. Geschichtsphilosophie bei Kant : Rekonstruktion und Analyse : proefschrift. Leiden: [s.n.], 1994, 239 s. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Filosofií dějin k dějinám filosofie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 180 s. ISBN 8021004185. info
  • SCHAEFFLER, Richard. Einführung in die Geschichtsphilosophie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1973, 245 s. ISBN 3534055918. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture.
Assessment methods
Final oral colloquium. The content of examination is identical with the individual items in the syllabus. A short talk concerning the source is a part of the colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 A11
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the main ideas of philosophy of history from the classical Antiquity to the present time. The main attention is paid to the big system of philosophy of history in 18th and 19th centuries. After completing the course, students will be able to enumerate the main movements and their representatives. Further, they will be able to present the most influential concepts and to explain their justification, motivation and deficiencies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, a student will be able to present the main theories that emerged in the history of philosophy of history and to explain their main ideas; a student understands the importance of philosophy of history and will be able to critically consider their ideological dangers.
Syllabus
  • 1) The ancient philosophy of history: descendent and ascendent model
  • 2) The ancient philosophy of history: the cycles of history
  • 3) The Christian and medieval philosophy of history: eschatology
  • 4) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Voltaire, Condorcet
  • 5) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Kant
  • 6) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Vico, Herder
  • 7) Philosophy of history in the 19th century: Hegel
  • 8) Philosophy of history in the 19th century: Marx
  • 9) Philosophy of history in the 19th century: Positivism, historicism
  • 10) Philosophy of history in the 20th century
  • 11) The end of the history: post-histoire, postmodernism
  • 12) The criticism of philosophy of history in the 20th century: Blumenberg, Marquard
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SCHLOSSBERGER, Matthias. Geschichtsphilosophie. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 2013, 269 stran. ISBN 9783050064543. info
  • A companion to the philosophy of history and historiography. Edited by Aviezer Tucker. First published. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xii, 563. ISBN 9781405149082. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Filozofie dějin : problémy a perspektivy. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 295 stran. ISBN 8021035935. info
    not specified
  • BREITENSTEIN, Peggy H. Die Befreiung der Geschichte : Geschichtsphilosophie als Gesellschaftskritik nach Adorno und Foucault. Frankfurt: Campus, 2013, 325 s. ISBN 9783593395982. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Post-dějinná racionalita, aneb(o) konec dějin? (Post-historical racionality, or the end of history?). In Jan Patočka, Češi a Evropa. 1st ed. Brno: MU, 2000, p. 41-54. ISBN 80-210-2483-6. info
  • KLEINGELD, Pauline. Geschichtsphilosophie bei Kant : Rekonstruktion und Analyse : proefschrift. Leiden: [s.n.], 1994, 239 s. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Filosofií dějin k dějinám filosofie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 180 s. ISBN 8021004185. info
  • SCHAEFFLER, Richard. Einführung in die Geschichtsphilosophie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1973, 245 s. ISBN 3534055918. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture.
Assessment methods
Final oral colloquium. The content of examination is identical with the individual items in the syllabus.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 12:30–14:05 A11
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the main ideas of philosophy of history from the classical Antiquity to the present time. The main attention is paid to the big system of philosophy of history in 18th and 19th centuries. After completing the course, students will be able to enumerate the main movements and their representatives. Further, they will be able to present the most influential concepts and to explain their justification, motivation and deficiencies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, a student will be able to present the main theories that emerged in the history of philosophy of history and to explain their main ideas; a student understands the importance of philosophy of history and will be able to critically consider their ideological dangers.
Syllabus
  • 1) The ancient philosophy of history: descendent and ascendent model
  • 2) The ancient philosophy of history: the cycles of history
  • 3) The Christian and medieval philosophy of history: eschatology
  • 4) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Voltaire, Condorcet
  • 5) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Kant
  • 6) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Vico, Herder
  • 7) Philosophy of history in the 19th century: Hegel
  • 8) Philosophy of history in the 19th century: Marx
  • 9) Philosophy of history in the 19th century: Positivism, historicism
  • 10) Philosophy of history in the 20th century
  • 11) The end of the history: post-histoire, postmodernism
  • 12) The criticism of philosophy of history in the 20th century: Blumenberg, Marquard
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SCHLOSSBERGER, Matthias. Geschichtsphilosophie. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 2013, 269 stran. ISBN 9783050064543. info
  • A companion to the philosophy of history and historiography. Edited by Aviezer Tucker. First published. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xii, 563. ISBN 9781405149082. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Filozofie dějin : problémy a perspektivy. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 295 stran. ISBN 8021035935. info
    not specified
  • BREITENSTEIN, Peggy H. Die Befreiung der Geschichte : Geschichtsphilosophie als Gesellschaftskritik nach Adorno und Foucault. Frankfurt: Campus, 2013, 325 s. ISBN 9783593395982. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Post-dějinná racionalita, aneb(o) konec dějin? (Post-historical racionality, or the end of history?). In Jan Patočka, Češi a Evropa. 1st ed. Brno: MU, 2000, p. 41-54. ISBN 80-210-2483-6. info
  • KLEINGELD, Pauline. Geschichtsphilosophie bei Kant : Rekonstruktion und Analyse : proefschrift. Leiden: [s.n.], 1994, 239 s. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Filosofií dějin k dějinám filosofie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 180 s. ISBN 8021004185. info
  • SCHAEFFLER, Richard. Einführung in die Geschichtsphilosophie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1973, 245 s. ISBN 3534055918. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture.
Assessment methods
Final oral colloquium. The content of examination is identical with the individual items in the syllabus.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:50–12:25 A11
Prerequisites
( PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy ) || PROGRAM ( N - SS ) || PROGRAM ( N - MA )
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing the course the students will be able to present the conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present and place particular works into the social and cultural contexts of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
    required literature
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
    recommended literature
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam preconditioned by a paper and succesfully completed e-learning tests. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:50–12:25 A11
Prerequisites
( PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy ) || PROGRAM ( N - SS ) || PROGRAM ( N - MA )
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing the course the students will be able to present the conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present and place particular works into the social and cultural contexts of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
    required literature
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
    recommended literature
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam preconditioned by a paper and succesfully completed e-learning tests. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each odd Monday 10:50–12:25 A11
Prerequisites
( PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy ) || PROGRAM ( N - SS ) || PROGRAM ( N - MA )
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing the course the students will be able to present the conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present and place particular works into the social and cultural contexts of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
    required literature
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
    recommended literature
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam preconditioned by a paper and succesfully completed e-learning tests. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Monday 9:10–10:45 J21
Prerequisites
( PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy ) || PROGRAM ( N - SS ) || PROGRAM ( N - MA )
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing the course the students will be able to present the conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present and place particular works into the social and cultural contexts of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
    required literature
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
    recommended literature
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam preconditioned by a paper and succesfully completed e-learning tests. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Monday 9:10–10:45 KOM 410
Prerequisites
( PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy ) || PROGRAM ( N - SS ) || PROGRAM ( N - MA )
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing the course the students will be able to present the conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present and place particular works into the social and cultural contexts of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
    required literature
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
    recommended literature
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Monday 9:10–10:45 J21
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
After completing the course the students will be able to present the conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present and place particular works into the social and cultural contexts of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • Nietzsche, Friedrich: O užitku a škodlivosti filozofie pro život (in Nečasové úvahy)
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Timetable
each even Monday 9:10–10:45 zruseno D51
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
After completing the course the students will be able to present the conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present and place particular works into the social and cultural contexts of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
  • Nietzsche, Friedrich: O užitku a škodlivosti filozofie pro život (in Nečasové úvahy)
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2010
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:35 A11 stara
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
After completing the course the students will be able to present the conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present and place particular works into the social and cultural contexts of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • Nietzsche, Friedrich: O užitku a škodlivosti filozofie pro život (in Nečasové úvahy)
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:35 A11 stara
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing the course PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Conception of social philosophy and philosophy of history from the second half of the 19th century until present: Utopian socialism, Marxism, Positivism (Comte, Mill, Spencer), irrationalism (Nietzsche, Spengler), structuralism, theorie of post-industrial society, Fukuyama versus Huntington. Main objective of the course is to introduce students to theories studied in lecture, to situate concrete works in the social and historical context of their formation, and to understand their variants in contemporary conceptions of society.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist conception of history
  • 3. Positivist approach to history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist conception of history and a man
  • 6. Understanding of history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 7. History approached in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 8. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 9. Possible schemes of historical development and the restoration of belief in progress (Fukuyama)
  • Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions, such as: revolution and evolution, nature and man, etc.
Literature
  • Nietzsche, Friedrich: O užitku a škodlivosti filozofie pro život (in Nečasové úvahy)
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture. During the lectures students have presentations based mostly on primary literature.
Assessment methods
Final oral exam. Minimal requirements for the exam:
Marxist conception of history
Positivism and its representatives
Irrationalist approach to history
Structuralism and history
Theory of post-industrial society
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2008
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:35 A11 stara
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing through the lecture PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Concepts of the social philosophy and of the philosophy of history from the half of XIX. cent. till today.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist understanding to the history
  • 3. Positivistic understanding to the history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist understanding to the history and a man
  • 6. The history in the school of Annales
  • 7. Neo-Thomistic understanding to the history and society
  • 8. The understanding to the history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 9. The history as seen in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 10. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 11. Possible schemes of the historical development and the restoration of the believe to the progress (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions as revolution and evolution, nature and a man etc.
Literature
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Minimum ke zkoušce:
Marxistické chápání dějin
Pozitivismus a jeho představitelé
Iracionalistické chápání dějin
Strukturalismus a dějiny
Teorie postindustriální společnosti
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2007
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:35 A11 stara
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing through the lecture PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Concepts of the social philosophy and of the philosophy of history from the half of XIX. cent. till today.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist understanding to the history
  • 3. Positivistic understanding to the history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist understanding to the history and a man
  • 6. The history in the school of Annales
  • 7. Neo-Thomistic understanding to the history and society
  • 8. The understanding to the history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 9. The history as seen in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 10. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 11. Possible schemes of the historical development and the restoration of the believe to the progress (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions as revolution and evolution, nature and a man etc.
Literature
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Minimum ke zkoušce:
Marxistické chápání dějin
Pozitivismus a jeho představitelé
Iracionalistické chápání dějin
Strukturalismus a dějiny
Teorie postindustriální společnosti
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2006
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:35 A11 stara
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing through the lecture PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Concepts of the social philosophy and of the philosophy of history from the half of XIX. cent. till today.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist understanding to the history
  • 3. Positivistic understanding to the history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist understanding to the history and a man
  • 6. The history in the school of Annales
  • 7. Neo-Thomistic understanding to the history and society
  • 8. The understanding to the history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 9. The history as seen in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 10. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 11. Possible schemes of the historical development and the restoration of the believe to the progress (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions as revolution and evolution, nature and a man etc.
Literature
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Minimum ke zkoušce:
Marxistické chápání dějin
Pozitivismus a jeho představitelé
Iracionalistické chápání dějin
Strukturalismus a dějiny
Teorie postindustriální společnosti
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2005
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:35 20
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing through the lecture PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Concepts of the social philosophy and of the philosophy of history from the half of XIX. cent. till today.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist understanding to the history
  • 3. Positivistic understanding to the history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist understanding to the history and a man
  • 6. The history in the school of Annales
  • 7. Neo-Thomistic understanding to the history and society
  • 8. The understanding to the history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 9. The history as seen in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 10. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 11. Possible schemes of the historical development and the restoration of the believe to the progress (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions as revolution and evolution, nature and a man etc.
Literature
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Minimum ke zkoušce:
Marxistické chápání dějin
Pozitivismus a jeho představitelé
Iracionalistické chápání dějin
Strukturalismus a dějiny
Teorie postindustriální společnosti
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2004
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:35 20
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing through the lecture PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Concepts of the social philosophy and of the philosophy of history from the half of XIX. cent. till today.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist understanding to the history
  • 3. Positivistic understanding to the history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist understanding to the history and a man
  • 6. The history in the school of Annales
  • 7. Neo-Thomistic understanding to the history and society
  • 8. The understanding to the history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 9. The history as seen in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 10. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 11. Possible schemes of the historical development and the restoration of the believe to the progress (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions as revolution and evolution, nature and a man etc.
Literature
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Minimum ke zkoušce:
Marxistické chápání dějin
Pozitivismus a jeho představitelé
Iracionalistické chápání dějin
Strukturalismus a dějiny
Teorie postindustriální společnosti
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2003
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Timetable
Mon 9:10–9:55 20, Mon 10:00–10:45 20
Prerequisites
PH_PoZ Qualifying Exam. in Phil. && PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing through the lecture PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Concepts of the social philosophy and of the philosophy of history from the half of XIX. cent. till today.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist understanding to the history
  • 3. Positivistic understanding to the history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist understanding to the history and a man
  • 6. The history in the school of Annales
  • 7. Neo-Thomistic understanding to the history and society
  • 8. The understanding to the history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 9. The history as seen in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 10. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 11. Possible schemes of the historical development and the restoration of the believe to the progress (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions as revolution and evolution, nature and a man etc.
Literature
  • Nietzsche, F.: O užitku a škodlivosti historie pro život. In: Nietzsche: Nečasové úvahy
  • J. S. Mill: O svobodě
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Dějiny společenských teorií (History of Social Theories). 2. přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2000, 106 pp. ISBN 80-210-2357-0. info
  • NAESS, Arne. Ekologie, pospolitost a životní styl :náčrt ekosofie. Edited by David Rothenberg, Translated by Jiří Hrubý. Vyd. 1. Tulčík: Abies, 1993, 310 s. ISBN 80-88699-09-6. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Sociální filozofie : (antologie textů). Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1993, 129 s. ISBN 8021005866. info
  • MARX, Karl and Friedrich ENGELS. Německá ideologie. 1, Feuerbach : protiklad materialistického a idealistického nazírání. Praha: Svoboda, 1952. info
  • COMTE, Auguste. Sociologie. Edited by Emanuel Chalupný, Translated by Rudolf Brejcha. Praha: Orbis, 1927, 466 s. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Minimum ke zkoušce:
Marxistické chápání dějin
Pozitivismus a jeho představitelé
Iracionalistické chápání dějin
Strukturalismus a dějiny
Teorie postindustriální společnosti
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2002
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Prerequisites
PH1107 Social Philosophy
passing through the lecture PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Concepts of the social philosophy and of the philosophy of history from the half of XIX. cent. till today.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist understanding to the history
  • 3. Positivistic understanding to the history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist understanding to the history and a man
  • 6. The history in the school of Annales
  • 7. Neo-Thomistic understanding to the history and society
  • 8. The understanding to the history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 9. The history as seen in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 10. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 11. Possible schemes of the historical development and the restoration of the believe to the progress (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions as revolution and evolution, nature and a man etc.
Literature
  • Ivana Holzbachová: Sociální filozofie, Brno 1993
  • Ivana Holzbachová: Dějiny společenských teorií
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2001
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jan Zouhar, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Prerequisites
ph1107 Social Philosophy
passing through the lecture PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Concepts of the social philosophy and of the philosophy of history from the half of XIX. cent. till today.
Syllabus
  • 1. Utopianism
  • 2. Marxist understanding to the history
  • 3. Positivistic understanding to the history (Comte, Mill)
  • 4. Irrationalism (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 5. Structuralist understanding to the history and a man
  • 6. The history in the school of Annales
  • 7. Neo-Thomistic understanding to the history and society
  • 8. The understanding to the history, man, and society in the ecological philosophy
  • 9. The history as seen in the theory of post-industrial society (Bell, Toffler)
  • 10. Liberalism in the history and today (Hayek)
  • 11. Possible schemes of the historical development and the restoration of the believe to the progress (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Students will also discuss the systematic terms and questions as revolution and evolution, nature and a man etc.
Literature
  • Ivana Holzbachová: Dějiny společenských teorií
  • Ivana Holzbachová: Sociální filozofie, Brno 1993
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2000
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Ivana Holzbachová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Ing. Josef Šmajs, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Hana Holmanová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ph1107 social philosophy
absolvování kursu PH1107 Social and Political Philosophy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives (in Czech)
Rozbor základních směrů z oblasti filozoie dějin a společnosti 19. a 20. století. (Viz osnova.) Součástí kurzu bude i podrobnější rozbor problémů a pojmů jako je "pokrok", "liberalismus", "demokracie", "vztah přírodního a společenského v člověku a kultuře" apod.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • 1. Marxistické pojetí dějin
  • 2. Pozitivistický pohled na dějiny (Comte, Mill)
  • 3. Iracionalismus (Nietzsche a Spengler)
  • 4. Strukturalistické pojetí dějin a člověka
  • 5. Dějiny ve škole Annales
  • 6. Novotomistické chápání dějin a společnosti
  • 7. Pojetí dějin, člověka a společnosti v ekologické filozofii
  • 8. Dějiny z hlediska teorie postindustriální společnosti (Bell, Toffler)
  • 9. Liberalismus v dějinách a současnosti (Hayek)
  • 10. Možná schémata dějinného vývoje a obnovení víry v pokrok (Fukuyama)
  • 11. Součástí kursu bude i probírání systematických pojmů a problémů jako je revoluce a evoluce, příroda a člověk apod.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kurs probíhá formou přednášek a seminářů, přičemž v seminářích se probírá především primární literatura, o níž se zmiňují přednášky.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024

The course is not taught in Autumn 2024

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the main ideas of philosophy of history from the classical Antiquity to the present time. The main attention is paid to the big system of philosophy of history in 18th and 19th centuries. After completing the course, students will be able to enumerate the main movements and their representatives. Further, they will be able to present the most influential concepts and to explain their justification, motivation and deficiencies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, a student will be able to present the main theories that emerged in the history of philosophy of history and to explain their main ideas; a student understands the importance of philosophy of history and will be able to critically consider their ideological dangers.
Syllabus
  • 1) The ancient philosophy of history
  • 2) The Christian and medieval philosophy of history: eschatology
  • 3) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Voltaire, Turgot, Condorcet
  • 4) Kant
  • 5) Vico
  • 6) Hegel
  • 7) Marx
  • 8)Positivism
  • 9) Spengler
  • 10) The criticism of Philosophy of history in the 20th century:
  • 11) The end of the history: post-histoire, postmodernism
  • 12) Contemporary philosophy of history (civilizations, technooptimism)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SCHLOSSBERGER, Matthias. Geschichtsphilosophie. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 2013, 269 stran. ISBN 9783050064543. info
  • A companion to the philosophy of history and historiography. Edited by Aviezer Tucker. First published. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xii, 563. ISBN 9781405149082. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Filozofie dějin : problémy a perspektivy. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 295 stran. ISBN 8021035935. info
    not specified
  • BREITENSTEIN, Peggy H. Die Befreiung der Geschichte : Geschichtsphilosophie als Gesellschaftskritik nach Adorno und Foucault. Frankfurt: Campus, 2013, 325 s. ISBN 9783593395982. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Post-dějinná racionalita, aneb(o) konec dějin? (Post-historical racionality, or the end of history?). In Jan Patočka, Češi a Evropa. 1st ed. Brno: MU, 2000, p. 41-54. ISBN 80-210-2483-6. info
  • KLEINGELD, Pauline. Geschichtsphilosophie bei Kant : Rekonstruktion und Analyse : proefschrift. Leiden: [s.n.], 1994, 239 s. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Filosofií dějin k dějinám filosofie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 180 s. ISBN 8021004185. info
  • SCHAEFFLER, Richard. Einführung in die Geschichtsphilosophie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1973, 245 s. ISBN 3534055918. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture.
Assessment methods
Written colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023

The course is not taught in Autumn 2023

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the main ideas of philosophy of history from the classical Antiquity to the present time. The main attention is paid to the big system of philosophy of history in 18th and 19th centuries. After completing the course, students will be able to enumerate the main movements and their representatives. Further, they will be able to present the most influential concepts and to explain their justification, motivation and deficiencies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, a student will be able to present the main theories that emerged in the history of philosophy of history and to explain their main ideas; a student understands the importance of philosophy of history and will be able to critically consider their ideological dangers.
Syllabus
  • 1) The ancient philosophy of history
  • 2) The Christian and medieval philosophy of history: eschatology
  • 3) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Voltaire, Turgot, Condorcet
  • 4) Kant
  • 5) Vico
  • 6) Hegel
  • 7) Marx
  • 8)Positivism
  • 9) Spengler
  • 10) The criticism of Philosophy of history in the 20th century:
  • 11) The end of the history: post-histoire, postmodernism
  • 12) Contemporary philosophy of history (civilizations, technooptimism)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SCHLOSSBERGER, Matthias. Geschichtsphilosophie. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 2013, 269 stran. ISBN 9783050064543. info
  • A companion to the philosophy of history and historiography. Edited by Aviezer Tucker. First published. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xii, 563. ISBN 9781405149082. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Filozofie dějin : problémy a perspektivy. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 295 stran. ISBN 8021035935. info
    not specified
  • BREITENSTEIN, Peggy H. Die Befreiung der Geschichte : Geschichtsphilosophie als Gesellschaftskritik nach Adorno und Foucault. Frankfurt: Campus, 2013, 325 s. ISBN 9783593395982. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Post-dějinná racionalita, aneb(o) konec dějin? (Post-historical racionality, or the end of history?). In Jan Patočka, Češi a Evropa. 1st ed. Brno: MU, 2000, p. 41-54. ISBN 80-210-2483-6. info
  • KLEINGELD, Pauline. Geschichtsphilosophie bei Kant : Rekonstruktion und Analyse : proefschrift. Leiden: [s.n.], 1994, 239 s. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Filosofií dějin k dějinám filosofie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 180 s. ISBN 8021004185. info
  • SCHAEFFLER, Richard. Einführung in die Geschichtsphilosophie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1973, 245 s. ISBN 3534055918. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture.
Assessment methods
Written colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022

The course is not taught in Autumn 2022

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Josef Krob, CSc.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the main ideas of philosophy of history from the classical Antiquity to the present time. The main attention is paid to the big system of philosophy of history in 18th and 19th centuries. After completing the course, students will be able to enumerate the main movements and their representatives. Further, they will be able to present the most influential concepts and to explain their justification, motivation and deficiencies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, a student will be able to present the main theories that emerged in the history of philosophy of history and to explain their main ideas; a student understands the importance of philosophy of history and will be able to critically consider their ideological dangers.
Syllabus
  • 1) The ancient philosophy of history
  • 2) The Christian and medieval philosophy of history: eschatology
  • 3) The Enlightenment philosophy of history: Voltaire, Turgot, Condorcet
  • 4) Kant
  • 5) Vico
  • 6) Hegel
  • 7) Marx
  • 8)Positivism
  • 9) Spengler
  • 10) The criticism of Philosophy of history in the 20th century:
  • 11) The end of the history: post-histoire, postmodernism
  • 12) Contemporary philosophy of history (civilizations, technooptimism)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SCHLOSSBERGER, Matthias. Geschichtsphilosophie. Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 2013, 269 stran. ISBN 9783050064543. info
  • A companion to the philosophy of history and historiography. Edited by Aviezer Tucker. First published. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011, xii, 563. ISBN 9781405149082. info
  • HOLZBACHOVÁ, Ivana. Filozofie dějin : problémy a perspektivy. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2004, 295 stran. ISBN 8021035935. info
    not specified
  • BREITENSTEIN, Peggy H. Die Befreiung der Geschichte : Geschichtsphilosophie als Gesellschaftskritik nach Adorno und Foucault. Frankfurt: Campus, 2013, 325 s. ISBN 9783593395982. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Post-dějinná racionalita, aneb(o) konec dějin? (Post-historical racionality, or the end of history?). In Jan Patočka, Češi a Evropa. 1st ed. Brno: MU, 2000, p. 41-54. ISBN 80-210-2483-6. info
  • KLEINGELD, Pauline. Geschichtsphilosophie bei Kant : Rekonstruktion und Analyse : proefschrift. Leiden: [s.n.], 1994, 239 s. info
  • DOKULIL, Miloš. Filosofií dějin k dějinám filosofie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 180 s. ISBN 8021004185. info
  • SCHAEFFLER, Richard. Einführung in die Geschichtsphilosophie. Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1973, 245 s. ISBN 3534055918. info
Teaching methods
The course has a form of lecture.
Assessment methods
Written colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.

PH1205 Philosophy of History

Faculty of Arts
Spring 1999

The course is not taught in Spring 1999

Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Holzbachová
Guaranteed by
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.
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