The Limits of Knowledge and Scientific Cognition - Theses of C. S. Lewis 420-IS2-2LEW

Profile of studies: general academic
Form of studies: full-time
Type of course: optional
Field and discipline of science: humanities
Year of study / semester: 3/1
Entry requirements (the so-called sequential system of classes and examinations): none
Lecture: 15
Teaching methods: lecture, discussion
ECTS credits: 2
Balance of student workload:
Participation in classes:
- lecture 15h
Preparation for classes:
- lecture 10h
Reading the literature: 15h
Participation in consultations: 7h
Quantitative indicators:
- student workload related to the activities requiring the teacher's direct participation: 22h, 3 ECTS
- student workload that does not require the teacher's direct participation: 25h, 1 ECTS

Type of course

Prerequisites (description)

The lecture discusses the problem of the limitations of scientific cognition. During the classes we will try to present the differences between knowledge and cognition. The analysis will be based on the consideration of C. S. Lewis, who pointed out that science answers the question of how something exists, but cannot answer the questions of why anything exists at all, or whether there is anything apart from things observed by science. If there is something "beyond", "something at the root", it will either remain completely unknown to people, or it will have to be known in some other way.

Course coordinators

Marek Ławreszuk

Learning outcomes

KA7_KO1 i KA7_KR:
The student understands the theories of cognition, personalist anthropology, interdependencies between science, knowledge and
cognition - a final test.
The student knows the basic cognitive tools and understands the limits of their use - final test. The student is able to properly interpret
contemporary events and phenomena - a final test.
The student has the ability to properly assess cognitive concepts and the role of man in creating AI - a final test.
The student is able to correctly formulate grades and comments on events - final test.
The student is able to show examples of the influence of philosophical concepts on the development of science - a final test.

Assessment criteria

Lecture, discussion.
Assessment criteria: attendance at 75% of classes, final test.

Bibliography

Budde, Michael. "The (magic) kingdom of God: christianity and global culture industries." (1997).
Legg, Pamela Mitchell. "CONTEMPORARY FILMS AND RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Part II: How to Engage in Conversation With Film." Religious education 92.1 (1997): 119-132.
Hartt, Walter F. "Godly Influences: The Theology of JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis." Studies in the Literary Imagination 14.2 (1981): 21.

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