History and philosophy 2
Human beings in modern times
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- elaborate on and discuss the meaning of modernization, and give examples of this from different parts of the world
- elaborate on and discuss the situation of aboriginal cultures in relation to the conflict between tradition and modernity
- explain what is meant by historical thinking, as opposed to historical knowledge, and why both of these are important for the development of historical awareness
- reflect on what is meant by the notion that history makes people, and people make history
- discuss the concepts Modernity and Postmodernism, and give an account of discussions of these concepts in historical and philosophical contexts
- present key viewpoints in three short historical texts dealing with the problems people have with modernization, and discuss the differences and similarities
Knowledge and the pursuit of truth
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of how scientific thought and method have expanded to more fields in modern times
- elaborate on and discuss problems connected with the concepts truth and objectivity
- give an account of the development of history as a science, and elaborate on and discuss problems associated with the pursuit of truth in historical research
- explain the concept of paradigms and discuss the most important paradigm shifts in history
- present main viewpoints in three short historic or philosophic texts about the importance of scientific discoveries and progress in modern times, and elaborate on and discuss the differences and similarities between the authors' approaches to this theme
Existence and meaning
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give examples of problems and themes that have been the subject of human existence and religious awe and reflection in modern time, and express the characteristics of philosophic reflection through discussions
- identify, elaborate on and discuss views of human life in different historical or philosophical texts
- discuss events, changes and challenges from modern times that have brought about new ethical and existential questions
- evaluate forms of historical identity in individuals and groups, and give examples of how different communities have formed, augmented and communicated historical identity
- present main viewpoints in three short historical or philosophical texts about the search for existence and meaning in modern times, and elaborate on and discuss the differences and similarities in the approaches to this theme
Community, production and consumption
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- discuss the relationship between economic development, ideologies and philosophy, and the development of technology, architecture and creative development of form and art
- give an account of some central economic theories, and elaborate on and discuss examples from history as to how economic activity, development or problems have substantiated or challenged these theories
- discuss how forms of expression and communication have influenced and been influenced by historical developments in modern times
- identify, elaborate on and discuss views of society found in different historical texts from modern times
- elaborate on and discuss how gender, ethnicity and social and religious affiliations have limited people’s activities and opportunities, and give examples from history as to how such limitations have been surmounted or altered
- give an account of environmental problems from a historical perspective, and elaborate on and discuss the ethical dilemmas associated with this
- give an account of philosophical ideas about the relationship between humans, animals and nature
- elaborate on and discuss viewpoints in three short texts related to community, production and consumption in their own form of presentation
Political ideas and ideologies
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of the development of democratic ideas and institutions in modern time, and elaborate on and discuss the challenges associated with realizing a State of Law and democratic ideals
- explain the difference between a broad and narrow comprehension of ideologies, and assess how ideology functions in relation to thought, everyday life, political mobilization and governing a state
- identify dichotomizing thought, and elaborate on and discuss how dichotomization characterizes ideologies and movements and can conflict with democratic ideals and scientific ways of thought
- investigate and present political ideas and manners of workings within different mass movements, and explain their historical background and significance
- give an account of how terror and non-violence have been used and justified as means in political battles, and discuss the ethical problems associated with such means
- present, elaborate on and discuss viewpoints in three short texts dealing with ideology and thought, everyday life and politics
Understanding, awareness and application of history
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of different views of history, and analyze their own and others' historical viewpoints
- explain the concepts identity politics and the politics of change, and discuss how history has been used in cultural and political contexts
- explain the concept historical awareness, and evaluate how an understanding of history and knowledge about the past can influence human choices
- use historical methods to investigate problems and create a subject-related presentation of their work
- elaborate on and discuss the possibilities and challenges inherent in the abundance of sources created by the information Society for history as a science and arena for experience
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