Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction To Philosophy II SOS118 2. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melek Zeynep ESENYEL
Instructors BUŞRA AŞIK BİRLİK
Assistants
Goals Learners will be able to understand basic concepts of philosophy, to read philosophical texts and to learn philosophical language.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes - Being able to understand basic terms and concepts of philosophy
- Being able to understand and to compare different schools of philosophy
- Being able to view modern discussions from a philosophical perspective
- Being able to evaluate modern age and geography specific philosophical problems
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week General situation of Ancient Greek world
2. Week Elea School and prominant philosophers
3. Week Stoa School and prominant philosophers
4. Week Milet School and prominant philosophers
5. Week Epicurus, Aristippos and Hedonism
6. Week Philosophy of Plato
7. Week Philosophy of Aristotle
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Islam Philosophy
10. Week Scholastic Philosophy, Rationalism, Empiricism
11. Week Realism, idealism, materialism
12. Week Intuitionism, phenomenology, existentialism
13. Week Intuitionism, phenomenology, existentialism
14. Week Linguistic Philosophy
Recommended Sources
• Felsefeye Giriş, Ahmet Arslan, 16. Basım, Adres Yayınları
• Ünlü Filozofların Yaşamları ve Öğretileri, Diogenes Laertios, (Çev. Candan Ş. Tuna), YKY
• Felsefeye Giriş, Ali Osman Gündoğan, Dem Yayınları
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 Measurement Method
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Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 13 2.2 28.6
Other Activities 13 2.8 36.4
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 153
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0