| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Philosophy | FLS103 | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) |
Melek Zeynep ESENYEL |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to philosophy and by presenting its main areas to differentiate it from other kinds of knowledge. |
| Course Content | What is philosophy? How can we differentiate philosophy from science, art and religion? What is ontology? What is epistemology? What is ethics? Is philosophy stil necessary ?The examples of Socrates, Descartes and Nietzsche. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Can give an answer to the question “What is Phillosophy - 2. Can make a healthy seperation between philosophy, science, art and religion - 3. Obtains knowledge about the main fields of philosophy - 4. Gains awareness that philosophy is an activity which is important for the development of human and society. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | What is philosophy? | |
| 2. Week | Philosophy and Science | |
| 3. Week | Philosophy and Art | |
| 4. Week | Philosophy and Religion | |
| 5. Week | Ontology | |
| 6. Week | Ontology | |
| 7. Week | Epistemology | |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Epistemology | |
| 10. Week | Ethics | |
| 11. Week | Ethics | |
| 12. Week | The example of Socrates | |
| 13. Week | The example of Descartes | |
| 14. Week | The example of Nietzsche. | |
| 15. Week | General Evaluation |
| Niçin Felsefe Yaparız?, Jean-François Lyotard (Çev. Kurtuluş Dinçer), Pharmakon Yayınları, 1. Basım, Ankara 2016. |
| Felsefeye Giriş, Nigel Warburton(Çev. Mehmet Ata Arslan & Kerem Cankoçak) , Alfa Yayınları 2. Basım, İstanbul, Mart 2016. |
| Felsefenin Temel Disiplinleri, Heinz Heimsoeth, çev. Takiyettin Mengüşoğlu, Doğu Batı Yayınları,3. Basım, Ankara, 2007. |
| Gençler İçin Batı Felsefesi Ferry, Luc, , Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul 2008 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 172 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
