Psychology

Psychology – Bachelor’s Degree 2014
Introduction to Problems of Politics
Status: optional
Recommended Year of Study: 1
Recommended Semester: 2
ECTS Credits Allocated: 6.00
Pre-requisites: None

Course objectives: The course is introductory-type and therefore it has its both encyclopedic and philosophical aspects: students will get familiar with the basic aspirations in the political thought and they will learn how to master the art of philosophical consideration of the concept of politics.

Course description: In the first part of the course, the basic questions concerning phenomenon of politics and philosophy of politics are considered (for example, the notion of political community, legality, legitimacy, etc.). In the second part, the course focuses on the concept of democracy. In the third part, the students will be introduced into the basic doctrines of political thought (liberalism, conservativism, marxism, etc.) as well as with issues related to the problems of globalization and justice in international relations.

Learning Outcomes: Students will get familiar with the basic directions in political thought (liberalism, conservatism, etc.), and they will master the art of philosophical consideration of the concept of politics.

Literature/Reading:
  • Milorad Stupar: TEORIJE O POLITIČKIM DUŽNOSTIMA, Filozofsko društvo Srbije, 1996, str.31-38, str. 147-151 i str. 38-51.
  • Milan Podunavac: "Legitimitet", odeljak iz ENCIKLOPEDIJA POLITIČKE KULTURE, str. 593-606.
  • Isaija Berlin:"Dva shvatanja slobode", u ČETIRI OGLEDA O SLOBODI, "Filip Višnjić", Beograd, 1992, str. 200-259.
  • "Deklaracija prava čoveka i građanina", "Univerzalna deklaracija o ljudskim pravima", u TEMELjI MODERNE DEMOKRATIJE, Beograd, 1989 (str.137-150 i str. 187-197)
  • Hamilton, Medison, Džej: FEDERALISTIČKI SPISI, Radnička štampa, Beograd, 1981.
  • Dejvid Held: MODELI DEMOKRACIJE, Školska knjiga, Zagreb, 1990, str. 151-190; str. 248-268.
  • Robert Nizbet: KONZERVATIVIZAM, CID, Podgorica 1999. (odeljci)
  • Hana Arent, 3. deo knjige IZVORI TOTALITARIZMA, Feministička izdavačka kuća 94, Beograd, 1998.
  • Dejvid Held: DEMOKRATIJA I GLOBALNI POREDAK, "Filip Višnjić", Beograd 2002, str. 64-112.
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