Political Philosophy ONLINE

An Invitation from the Director of Studies

 

Dear Prospective Student:

 

Political Philosophy Online is a unique e-learning experience. Our aim is to teach you how to speak. However, these are not courses in rhetoric, psychology or methods of manipulation. Our graduates will learn to speak wisely to the issues of the day. To this end, each course is focused on creating conditions for real learning and discussion, in which different informed points of view can confront one another..We will achieve this through education in politics and political theory-that is, knowledge about fundamental rules of politics, society and the state, as well as the philosophies which undergird them. Political Philosophy Online places you and your peers in conversation with history's great philosophers and thinkers, those who have commented most profoundly on human nature and experience-Plato, Aristotle, Aeschylus, Shakespeare, Montesquieu, Tocqueville, St Thomas and many more-without having to leave your room. It is above of an intellectual adventure, which could change your life, if you allow it to.

 

Whether you are a recent university graduate or a person active in business or politics, a homemaker or pensioner, please consider joining our growing student body and fresh young faculty as we inaugurate another term of Political Philosophy Online.

 

Kind Regards,

Marek Przychodzeń, PhD

Director of Studies

 

 

The aim of Political Philosophy Online: To gain the ability to judge adequately the most important issues of political community and to revive the noble traditions of political dialogue and debate. The course is comprised not only of basic but also advanced courses, which enable the student to understand both fundamental political structures and rules and current political events. The participant will be familiarized with classical texts, as well as modern thinkers-all under the guidance of a team of dynamic academics. E-learning courses are an opportunity for those who want to learn with the best literature and people, in the place and time they choose for themselves. 

 

 

Courses are taught according to a ‘Three-I rule':

 

• Individual guidance - every participant is provided with individual attention and support of the moderator,

 

• Interactivity -  classes involve various tools for exchanging opinions,

 

• Internet - courses are held on e-learning platform.

 

 

Courses - Autumn 2011

 

• Shakespeare as a Political Thinker (in English)

 

• The Golden Age of Greek Tragedy: Aeschylus, Sophocles and Eurypides (in English)

 

• Introduction to Political Philosophy (in Polish)

 

• Postmodernism: Liquid modernity guide (in Polish)

 

• Modern Political Philosophy (in Polish) 

 

 

Prospective Courses for the Spring term (subject to change):

 

• Utilitarianism and its Critics (in English)

 

• From Plato to Nato: tracing Western political thought through the ages (in English)

 

• Introduction to Early Modern Political Philosophy (in Polish)

 

• Introduction to Polish Political Philosophy (in Polish)

 

• In Search of Lost Law and Order. Fundamental philosophical-political thought versus dogmas of modern thinking  (in  Polish)

 

• Concepts of freedom. Yesterday and today (in Polish)

 

 

 

Advantages of Political Philosophy Online over traditional graduate programs

 

• Location - opportunity to study in your city, with no place or time limits;
• Individual relation with the teacher- each participant receives individual care and support from the tutor. Class sizes are kept small.
• Interactivity - interactive waysof exchanging thoughts and opinions through the e-learning platform
• Access to all kinds of texts and resources from the field of political philosophy and political doctrines
• Individual study program - you program can be tailored to your wants and needs

 

 

 

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