Modern and contemporary philosophy of education
| Title | Νεότερη και σύγχρονη φιλοσοφία της παιδείας / Modern and contemporary philosophy of education |
| Code | Φ522 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600027885 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 28
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Philosophy | Compulsory courses beloging to the selected specialisation | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600282184
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Type Of Offer
- Disciplinary Course
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600282184
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
- German (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
- familiarization with the modern tradition of the philosophy of education
- familiarization with contemporary philosophy of education
- development of the ability to further research the relevant bibliography.
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course aims first to explore views on education as expressed in the work of important representatives of the modern philosophical tradition (Rousseau, Kant, Hegel). Second, we will focus on the contemporary debate, examining different approaches to the philosophy of education (John Dewey, Matthew Lipman, Michel Tozzi, Krassimir Stojanov, etc.) in order to analyze the basic philosophical assumptions, methods, and goals set forth in the contemporary debate on education.
Keywords
Philosophy of education, classical modern philosophy, contemporary philosophy
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 108 | 4.3 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
Three-hour written exam with extended response questions
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Last Update
11-10-2025
