Theoretical Geography

Assoc. Prof. PhD N. Dimov, Assist. Prof. PhD D. Dimitrov

(compulsory course)

The main objective of the course "Theoretical geography" to reveal a narrower plan creation, development and periodization of geographical science and the formation of geographical paradigms; explain and demonstrate the unity of scientific geography, its place in the system of science and nomotetichnata nature of geographical knowledge. Special attention is paid to the content of the main geographical categories and their modern scientific interpretation. The theoretical geography is the core of modern geographical knowledge that is developing very dynamically in recent decades. The need to develop the theory in geography motivated and proves the position it precisely maintains its integrity and holistic. The policy of scientific analysis in the course is also aimed at revealing the structure of modern geography and formulating new ways and with new content on its subject.

Fulfillment of the given goal can be achieved by tracking the main and most original methods and paradigms in the history of geographical knowledge, detection of very important regional patterns in complex and multifaceted interaction between human society and nature, the uniqueness of the location of geographic objects, justifying the new model for the structure of scientific knowledge and the place of geography in it, applied aspects of geographical studies and essence of sustainable and balanced eco-social development of modern civilization.