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Practical Philosophy

Language of instruction

lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Master of Humanities

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 58, LT-44248

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 8/31/2024

Data provided or updated (date)

8/1/2014

Order on accreditation

SV6-1
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Summary of the Profile

Objective(s) of a study programme:

The aim of this master study programme is to educate the highest qualification specialists who have acquired knowledge in philosophy and skills, as well as would be able to apply them practically in the area of analyzing philosophical problems, revealing philosophical assumptions in the humanities and natural sciences and interpreting contemporary ethical, social, political, esthetical and cultural phenomena. A master in Practical Philosophy is a high-quality specialist in the humanities, in the field of philosophy, who has acquired theories and methods of classical and the newest practical philosophy, can apply the knowledge in the fields of pedagogy, education and scientific research, can practically solve and analyze many problems of contemporary world argumentatively and can lead an interpersonal and intercultural dialogue.
Learning outcomes:

A graduate of the Master programme in Practical Philosophy will be able: o analyze and interpret philosophical texts; to formulate his philosophical position by speaking and writing; to develop intercultural and interpersonal dialogue; to apply phenomenological and analytical methods to various problems of Humanities; to consider the human condition in today world; to philosophically interpret works of art; to solve ethical problems; to analyze and assess tendencies of contemporary culture, social and political phenomena.
Activities of teaching and learning:

Lectures, seminars, individual work, collective work.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Course paper, examination
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:

Ancient Practical Philosophy, Modern Practical Philosophy, Interaction between Theoretical and Practical Philosophy, Topical Social and Political Philosophy, Contemporary Practical Philosophy, Topical Aesthetics, Contemporary Ethics, Contemporary Philosophy, Phenomenology of Body, Research Project No. 1, Research Project No. 2, Research Project No. 3.
Specialisations:

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Optional courses:

Practical Philosophy of the Middle Ages, Practical Philosophy and the Humanities, Special Course, Theory and Methodology of Religious Studies, Ritual Theories, Critique of Communication Reason, Research and Variations of Ecological Consciousness, Philosophy of Literature, Trends in Contemporary Social Theories, Research Trends for Sociology of Culture.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
A special attention is paid for interdisciplinary connections of the humanities, social and natural sciences, which have to be acquired by means of philosophical reflection.