Mission
In a time of rapid change, technological challenges and increasingly complex social issues, the Department of Philosophy recognizes the importance of education that does not merely follow the world as it is, but seeks to understand, question and change it. Our mission is to educate students who think independently, argue clearly, act responsibly and have the courage to ask questions that go beyond superficial answers. The study of philosophy at our Department is not focused solely on exploring the great ideas of the past, but also on actively engaging with contemporary issues that shape our everyday lives and our future — from ethics and politics to artificial intelligence, media, identity, ecology and the meaning of human action in the modern world. We believe that philosophy gives students more than knowledge: it gives them the ability to understand complexity, think critically, identify essential problems and develop their own positions grounded in reason, dialogue and intellectual openness.
Study of Philosophy
The study of philosophy is intended for everyone who wishes to understand the world more deeply, think more independently and develop abilities that extend beyond the boundaries of a single profession. It is a programme for those who do not accept ready-made answers, but want to learn how to ask the right questions, reflect on complex problems and clearly articulate their own views.
Throughout the study of philosophy, students engage with the most important ideas that have shaped human thought, as well as with the challenges that define the contemporary world. Philosophy opens up space for reflection on topics such as truth, knowledge, morality, freedom, politics, identity, art, religion, language, technology and artificial intelligence. For this reason, the programme is not focused solely on the past and philosophical tradition, but also on understanding questions that remain highly relevant today and are crucial to the future of society.
The study of philosophy develops skills that are valuable in many professional and personal contexts: critical thinking, logical reasoning, problem analysis, argumentation, clear oral and written communication, and the ability to consider different perspectives. These competencies enable students to become intellectually independent, confident communicators and well prepared to navigate a world marked by an abundance of information, constant change and uncertainty.
What makes the study of philosophy particularly valuable is that it does not educate only specialists in a particular field, but also individuals with broad cultural knowledge, developed powers of reflection and a responsible attitude towards society. Philosophy teaches students how to think thoroughly, how to question in an informed and reasoned manner, how to engage in dialogue and how to understand the complexity of the world without oversimplifying it.
For this reason, studying philosophy is more than choosing a study programme. It is choosing an education that encourages intellectual growth and leaves a lasting mark on the way we think, speak and act.
Objectives and Strategy
Our objective is to educate generations of young people who are prepared for the challenges of the contemporary world, not only as future professionals in education, culture, media, research and public life, but also as responsible, reflective and engaged citizens. In this sense, philosophy is not merely the study of a single discipline, but a foundation for lifelong intellectual development and a valuable tool for understanding ourselves, others and the world in which we live. The Department pursues these objectives by modernizing teaching, encouraging active learning and dialogue, developing research and communication skills, strengthening academic and professional cooperation, and increasing the presence of philosophy in public and cultural life. Particular attention is devoted to the quality of the student experience, student support and strengthening the visibility of philosophy as a relevant field of study. The underlying strategy is therefore based on developing a philosophy programme that is intellectually demanding yet open; rooted in tradition yet oriented towards contemporary issues; academically rigorous yet at the same time attractive to new generations of students.