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Poslední úprava: Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Kučera, Ph.D. (29.01.2021)
For man is not endowed with natural means of killing, artificial tools became a necessary condition for the first human war to emerge and technological progress continues to be among the most significant factors shaping the face of warfare. How war is transformed by changing technologies is thus one of the central questions this course is concerned with. However, it is not only war what is shaped by the progress in military technology. The changes in military technology have also been closely related to the social and political transformations. The historical narrative about the state and modern civilisation would be only half-done if the development of war-related instruments was not included. Especially the modern history of humanity is a dramatic story of dealing with scientific and technological progress in general and ever-changing military technology in particular. It is another objective of this course to examine whether people and their states are naturally forced to participate in the so-called “Red Queen’s race”, or whether cultural factors determine their striving for new technologies or regulation and management of technological progress be well within the human powers. Closely related to the last point is the issue of ethics in technological development in general and in the use of technology in the war in particular. Participation in the course should bring and strengthen understanding of technological factors in warfare, military organisations and defence policies. Students should gain the ability to analyse and assess arguments concerning military technology critically. Making substantiated and convincing arguments is a particular skill that the seminar activities aim to train and cultivate. |
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Poslední úprava: Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Kučera, Ph.D. (29.01.2021)
Aims and objectives Participation in the course should bring and strengthen understanding of technological factors in warfare, military organisations and defence policies. Students should gain the ability to analyse and assess arguments concerning military technology critically. Making substantiated and convincing arguments is a particular skill that the seminar activities aim to train and cultivate. |
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Poslední úprava: Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Kučera, Ph.D. (25.01.2023)
Course requirements Reading forum and seminar activities 30% Mid-term exam 20% Final exam 50% |
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Poslední úprava: Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Kučera, Ph.D. (02.09.2019)
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Poslední úprava: Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Kučera, Ph.D. (25.01.2023)
viz https://docs.google.com/document/d/19FxjUvz2CFDtgbArq-SBsUSJnY3DQYfT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100264941869441551674&rtpof=true&sd=true |