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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | GEP0804 | ||||||||
Ders İsmi: | Islamic Philosophy | ||||||||
Ders Yarıyılı: |
Fall Spring |
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Ders Kredileri: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||||||
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Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | GE-Elective | ||||||||
Course Level: |
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ | ||||||||
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Course Objectives: | This course is designed to present the student with a solid introduction to the major thinkers in classical Islamic philosophy, with emphasis placed on developing a properly philosophical understanding of the issues and arguments. Topics include: Reason and revelation (can the human mind reach the truth without the aid of revelation?); the existence of God; creation, eternity, and infinity. Causality and Miracles. Human nature and knowledge; the nature of ethical obligations; and the constitution of the ideal political state. Philosophers to be studied include al-Kindi, al-Razi, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), al-Ghazali, Ibn Baja, Ibn Tufail, and Ibn Rushd (Averroes). |
Course Content: | This course is designed to present the student with a solid introduction to the major thinkers in classical Islamic philosophy, with emphasis placed on developing a properly philosophical understanding of the issues and arguments. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the course: Try to define the meaning of islamic philosophy | |
2) | Sources of islamic philosophy and theology: İslamic and non islamic sources | |
3) | Early discussions and divisions between theological schools: Asharita and Muthadhili kalam | |
4) | Beginning of Systematic Philosophy: al-Kindi and Peripatetic School | |
5) | Farabi: From onthology to political philosophy | |
6) | İbn Sina: Problem of Being and existence of God. | |
7) | İbn Sina’s philosophy of religion | |
8) | Ghazali’s criticism of Philosophy: Tahafut | |
9) | İbn Khaldun and philosophy of history | |
10) | Andalusian Philosophy and emergence of İslamic Philosophy in the west: İbn Bajjah, İbn Tufail | |
11) | İbn Rushd and his approach to Reason and Revelation | |
12) | Philosophy as Mysticism: İbn Arabi, Mulla Sadra | |
13) | Mysticism in otoman philosophy: Maulana Rumi and Yunus Emre | |
14) | Revision | |
15) | Final exam | |
16) | Final exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | 1- M.M. Sharif, A History of Muslim Philosophy, Pakistan Philosophical Congress, (İslam Felsefesi Tarihi) İnsan Yayınları. 2 Cilt. 2- Macit Fahri, İslam Felsefesi Tarihi, Nehir Yayınları. 2001, İstanbul 3- Mamut Kaya, İslam Filozoflarından Felsefe Metinleri, Klasik Yayınları, 2008, İst 4- Kindi, Felsefi Risaleler, Klasik Yayınları, 2007, İstanbul 5- Farabi, İdeal Devlet (El-Medinetü’l-fadila), çev: Ahmet Arslan, Divan Kitap Yayınları. 2009 6- İslam Düşüncesi Tarihi, Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayınları, Eskişehir. 2010 7- H. Corbin (with S.H. Nasr and O. Yahya), History of Islamic Philosophy, (London, 1993). 8- Arnaldez, Roger, Averroes: A Rationalist in Islam (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2000). |
Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları | ||||||||||
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Program Outcomes | ||||||||||
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | ||||||||||
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | ||||||||||
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | ||||||||||
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | ||||||||||
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | ||||||||||
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | ||||||||||
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | ||||||||||
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | ||||||||||
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | ||||||||||
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | ||||||||||
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Seminar | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Total Workload | 95 |