History of Philosophy and Contemporary Philosophy Sofia University

The idea behind "History of Philosophy and Contemporary Philosophy" program is to prepare professional and competent specialists or researchers with a broad profile in the history of philosophy and its current state, to prepare teachers for social sciences and humanities in secondary and higher education, to help translators and editors of philosophical and humanitarian literature.

Our general objectives are: to cultivate knowledge, skills, habits and attitudes relevant to today’s rapidly evolving national, European and global socio-historical processes and to understand philosophical theories that attempt to comprehend these processes. The program aims to prepare graduate with an in-depth look at the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy, professionals with extensive erudition, methodological skills, analytical ability and critical thinking. Students will gain widespread basic knowledge and additional specialized knowledge in the field of philosophy, its complexity, communicative potential, different traditions and values. By developing the ability to self-improve they enrich their knowledge and skills. This type of training is aimed at the formation of knowledge on the evolution of the philosophical and social thought, various intellectual systems, forms of critical and creative thinking, and forms of cultural self-reflection.

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