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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1804 | Islamic Philosophy | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to discuss the basic issues of Islamic thought from past to present, to question our beliefs, thoughts and assumptions for a correct understanding of Islam, to correct the mistakes we know as true, and to learn the contributions of Islamic thinkers to philosophy and science. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; When you successfully complete this course you will be able to do the following. 1. They learn the common misconceptions about the Islamic faith. 2. They learn the relationship between Islamic belief and philosophy 3. They learn about the effects of Ancient Greek thought on Islamic philosophy. 4. Have knowledge about the basic issues of Islamic philosophy 5. They learn the universal principles of the Islamic faith 6. Learn the history of Islamic science and the contributions of Muslims to science 7. They learn the effects of Islamic thought on Western thought 8. They learn about the relationship between Islam, humanity and morality |
Students gain awareness of the world and history of thought through topics such as Introduction to Islam, Introduction to Philosophy, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, Religion-Science Relationship, History of Islamic Science and Contributions of Muslims to Science, and Relationship between Islam and Ethics. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, discussion. |
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. İbn Sina’s philosophy of religion | |
7) | İbn Khaldun and philosophy of history | |
8) | Midterm Week | |
9) | Ghazali’s criticism of Philosophy: Tahafut | |
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) | History Of Science And Technology In Islam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | Anthony Kenny, Batı Felsefesinin Yeni Tarihi, (4. Cild), Küre Yayınları Etienne Gilson, Ortaçağ’da Felsefe, Kabalcı Yayınevi Mahmut Kaya, İslam Filozoflarından Felsefe Metinleri, Klasik Yayınları (London, 1993). 8- Arnaldez, Roger, Averroes: A Rationalist in Islam (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2000). |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 94 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | 4 |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | 3 |
10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 4 |
11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |