Philosophical perspectives of social work - ASC51PV67

• Title: Philosophical perspectives of social work
• Guaranteed by: Department of Social Work (21-KSOCP)
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Actual: from 2025
• Semester: summer
• Points: 0
• E-Credits: 4
• Examination process: summer s.:
• Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, C [HT]
• Capacity: unknown / 20 (20)
• Min. number of students: 12
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment
• Guarantor: JUDr. Mgr. Maroš Matiaško, Ph.D., LL.M.
• Teacher(s): JUDr. Mgr. Maroš Matiaško, Ph.D., LL.M.

Annotation

The course will focus on philosophical foundations and reflections of social work. In the course, we will read and discuss the main philosophical works that relate, directly and indirectly, to social work and its foundations, including social justice, human vulnerability, caring for and supporting others, and equality. The reading will start with Plato and Aristotle, as two foundational sources, moving to key works on human rights and vulnerability. The main emphasis will be placed on 20th century philosophy (Weil, Levinas, Arendt, Tronto, Butler).

Last update: Matiaško Maroš, JUDr. Mgr., Ph.D., LL.M. (08.03.2026)

Course completion requirements

Active participation, presentation within the course or final essay on a topic which relates to philosophy and social work.

Last update: Matiaško Maroš, JUDr. Mgr., Ph.D., LL.M. (02.02.2026)