Course Objectives: |
The objective of the course is to conduct a philosophical analysis as to the goal and meaning of life and to develop an ability of critical thinking. |
Course Content: |
What is the goal and meaning of life? What is the role of happiness, pleasure and utility in life? What is freedom and alienation? What is justice and equality? What is morality? What is the source of our moral decisions, actions and choices? How does reason and passion effect our life? What is good and bad in a moral context? What is the meaning of death in relation to life? What is the role of religion in determining the meaning and goal of life? The course aims to inquire into the answers to these questions through the theories of philosophers such as Aristippus, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno, Pyrrho, Sextus, Augustinus, Aquinas, Hobbes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Hume, Kant, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Mill, Marx, Heidegger and Sartre. |
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Related Preparation |
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Introduction to Philosophy |
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Introduction to Philosophy and the Philosophy of Life |
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Ancient Period: Aristippos, Platon |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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Ancient Period: Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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Ancient Period: Pyrrho, Aenesedimus, Sextus |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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Medieval Period: Augustinus, Aquinas |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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Evaluation of Mid-Term Exam Results |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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16.,17. Century: Hobbes, Leibniz, Spinoza |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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18. Century: Hume, Kant |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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19. Century: Nietzsche, Kierkegaard |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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19. Century: Mill, Marx |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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20. Century: Heidegger, Sartre |
Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
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20. Century: Heidegger, Sartre II |
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14) |
Revision |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). |
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They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. |
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They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. |
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Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
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They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. |
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Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. |
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They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. |
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They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. |
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They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. |
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They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. |
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By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
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They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. |
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Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. |
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Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. |
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They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. |
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