Class Introduction to Contemporary Thought

This Curricular Unit aims to critically reflect on some of the most important currents of contemporary thought, inserted in their historical contexts. The interdisciplinary nature of knowledge provides theoretical tools for a better understanding of contemporaneity

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1. The Genesis of Contemporary Thought 2. Modern Political Thought - Machiavelli and the Prince ; Hobbes and Leviathan 3. Great Old Regime turning thinkers to the world Contemporary : Locke and Rousseau. 4. Industrial Revolution, utopian socialism and scientific socialism. 5.Modernity and pós-modernity: caracteristics. The changes of economic thought. 6. Globalisation : the revolution of the information society and cosmopolitanism.

The method is theoretical-practical, using active methodologies (problem-based learning). It is based on the presentation and exposition of the syllabus, using, when relevant, the reading and analysis of texts, in order to promote student participation in the critical discussion of the issues presented. The assessment is continuous, in accordance with the Lusófona University Assessment Regulations. The AC consists of a test, a work (written and oral) and participation in classes. The test is worth 50%, and will be taken at the end of the semester. The work has a total value of 40%. The student's performance in classes has a value of 10%. The final classification must be equal to or greater than 10 points.

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