Philosophy of Praxis
| Title | Φιλοσοφία της πράξης / Philosophy of Praxis |
| Code | Φ530 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600028930 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 44
| 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 | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600284458
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600284458
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
- German (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
- know the basic principles of the philosophy of praxis.
- be able to distinguish it from other approaches to the problems of history and the place of man within it.
- be able to further research bibliography in this specific philosophical field.
General Competences
- Work autonomously
- 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 to familiarize students with the philosophy of praxis in relation to problems of social and political philosophy. More specifically, the following topics will be discussed:
1) Basic themes of the philosophy of praxis: The genesis and development of modern society, the process of rational objectification, the phenomenon of reification in different social fields: economics, politics, administration, science, technology, etc.
2) The general concept of the development of culture and the specific problem of reification in its historical and synchronous dimensions.
3) The structural homology between social practices and dominant forms of knowledge and consciousness.
4) The social production and reproduction of the dominant form of consciousness and culture.
5) The suggestion of the philosophy of praxis on how to overcome modern dualism and alienation.
6) On the occasion of the discussion of Georg Lukács' work, references will be made to other theorists of the philosophy of praxis: Korsch, Gramsci, Horkheimer, Marcuse.
7) Current questions about the relationship between technical culture and social alienation: The problem of institutions and practices required by a free society.
Keywords
Philosophy of praxis, history, objectification, alienation, reification, emancipation
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 questions chosen by the students.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1) Γκέοργκ Λούκατς, Για την οντολογία του κοινωνικού είναι. Χέγκελ και Μαρξ, Νήσος 2026 (υπό έκδοση)
2) Γκέοργκ Λούκατς, Η πραγμοποίηση και η συνείδηση του προλεταριάτου, Εκκρεμές 2006 κωδικός: 77110261
3) Κωνσταντίνος Καβουλάκος, Ιστορία και πράξη. Η φιλοσοφία της πράξης του Γκέοργκ Λούκατς, Τόπος 2018, κωδικός: 77113884
Last Update
07-10-2025
