(in Polish) Człowiek w globalnym kryzysie WF-OB-CGK
1/ Progressive Environmental Degradation from the Neolithic Period to the Present Day 4h
2/ Selected Demographic Processes 4h
3/ Lifestyle-Related Diseases (WHO) 4h
4/ Mass Extinctions of Fauna and Flora 4h
5/ The “ape-like” side of humans 2h
6/ Who is the philosopher’s conception of a human being? 4h
7/ Who is the naturalist’s conception of a human being? 4h
8/ Culture and its influence on the perception of the world 4h
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Term 2025/26_L:
1. Progressive environmental degradation from the Neolithic period to the present day (4 hours) |
Term 2026/27_L:
1/ Progressive Environmental Degradation from the Neolithic Period to the Present Day 4h |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Course coordinators
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Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Preliminary Requirements
Learning outcomes
W1: Understands ethical issues related to scientific development and human life (OB1_W12). The student lists the causes of environmental degradation, lifestyle-related diseases, and species extinction, and identifies ethical issues related to the impact of human activity on the environment and health. The student lists these issues while taking ethical considerations into account. Course topics: 1, 2, 3, 4.
W2 Understands philosophical concepts regarding the human–environment relationship (OB1_W13). Lists concepts of humanity in various philosophical and natural science schools of thought. Course topics: 5, 6, 7, 8.
W3 Is familiar with philosophical issues in environmental protection (OB1_W14). Lists philosophical issues concerning the relationship between humans and the environment, including different ways of understanding human nature and human responsibility toward nature. Topics: 6, 7.
U1 Is able to discuss and present philosophical issues related to environmental protection (OB1_U11). The student discusses and presents philosophical issues related to environmental protection, relating them to different ways of understanding human nature and human responsibility toward the environment. Topics: 5–8.
U2 Is able to apply basic philosophical concepts in the context of various approaches to natural science and eco-philosophy (OB1_U12). Applies basic philosophical concepts to interpret the human–environment relationship and to discuss/describe selected environmental protection issues. Topic: 5–8
Assessment criteria
Grading: test (single-choice, 90% multiple-choice questions, 10% open-ended questions)
Scoring:
96%–100% very good (5.0)
86–95% good plus (4.5)
76–85% good (4.0)
66–75% satisfactory plus (3.5)
56–65% satisfactory (3.0)
0%–55% unsatisfactory (2.0)
30 hours = 1 ECTS
class participation: 30 hours (1 ECTS)
preparation for class (individual review of material, reading of assigned
texts): 15 hours + preparation for the assessment: 15 hours (1 ECTS)
Bibliography
Required reading:
Diamond J., 2000, Strzelby, zarazki, maszyny. Losy ludzkich społeczeństw, tłum. M. Konarzewski, Prószyński i S-ka: Warszawa.
Campbell B. G., 1995, Ekologia człowieka: historia naszego miejsca w przyrodzie od prehistorii do czasów współczesnych. PWN
Hałaczek B., 2004. Globalizm ewolucjonizmu. Studia Philosophiae Christianae 40/2, 153-171.
At the individual request of a student, the instructor will provide access to other literature.
Supplementary reading:
Sadowski R. F. 2012, Neolithic Revolution, w: Paul B. Thompson, David M. Kaplan (red.), Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Ethics.
Foley R., 2001, Zanim człowieka stał się człowiekiem, PIW, Warszawa.
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Term 2025/26_L:
Required reading: At the individual request of a student, the instructor will provide access to other literature. Supplementary reading: |
Term 2026/27_L:
Required reading: At the individual request of a student, the instructor will provide access to other literature. Supplementary reading: |
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