Course main focus in the Summer semester 2023/24 is detailed analysis of philosophical arguments in David Hume´s Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals (ECPM), work considered by the author as his masterpiece. This reading is essential for understandig of Hume´s moral and political philosophy treated as an application of his "science of human nature", originally developed in his A Treatise of Human Nature.
Students are expected to present her/his understanding of particular arguments from ECPM during the semester (3 oral 15 - 20 minutes presentations) and/or write a final academic essay (3000 words).
Vast range of primary sources and secondary literature is accessible after registration in MS Teams group David Hume Seminar here:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a13d8a88db9324032a4d0f1af6bd387a2%40thread.tacv2/Obecn%25C3%25A9?groupId=7ac53d4a-c892-45ae-b290-10b0e120f18e&tenantId=e09276da-f934-4086-bf08-8816a20414a2
Last update: Kunca Tomáš, PhDr., Ph.D. (03.03.2025)
Course main focus in the Summer semester 2023/24 is detailed analysis of philosophical arguments in David Hume´s Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals (ECPM), work considered by the author as his masterpiece. This reading is essential for understandig of Hume´s moral and political philosophy treated as an application of his "science of human nature", originally developed in his A Treatise of Human Nature.
Students are expected to present her/his understanding of particular arguments from ECPM during the semester (3 oral 15 - 20 minutes presentations) and/or write a final academic essay (3000 words).
Vast range of primary sources and secondary literature is accessible after registration in MS Teams group David Hume Seminar here:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a13d8a88db9324032a4d0f1af6bd387a2%40thread.tacv2/Obecn%25C3%25A9?groupId=7ac53d4a-c892-45ae-b290-10b0e120f18e&tenantId=e09276da-f934-4086-bf08-8816a20414a2
Last update: Kunca Tomáš, PhDr., Ph.D. (03.03.2025)
Course completion requirements -
Students are expected to present particular arguments from ECPM during the semester (3 oral 15 - 20 minutes presentations) and/or to submit 3000 words final essay. The word count should include all footnotes, endnotes, and quotations but should exclude the bibliography. Please include the word count on the title page of your coursework. General criteria for marking are: Understanding / Core Knowledge, Critical Evaluation, Argumentative Reasoning, Use of Sources & Literature, Citation & Bibliography, and Clarity of Presentation. Marking: 40% presentations during semester, 60% final essay.
Last update: Kunca Tomáš, PhDr., Ph.D. (03.03.2025)
Students are expected to present particular arguments from ECPM during the semester (3 oral 15 - 20 minutes presentations) and/or to submit 3000 words final essay. The word count should include all footnotes, endnotes, and quotations but should exclude the bibliography. Please include the word count on the title page of your coursework. General criteria for marking are: Understanding / Core Knowledge, Critical Evaluation, Argumentative Reasoning, Use of Sources & Literature, Citation & Bibliography, and Clarity of Presentation. Marking: 40% presentations during semester, 60% final essay.
Last update: Kunca Tomáš, PhDr., Ph.D. (03.03.2025)
