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| Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP1804 | Islamic Philosophy | Fall | 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: | Associate (Short 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. |
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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) | To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally | 1 |
| 2) | To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively | 1 |
| 3) | To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules | 1 |
| 4) | To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication | 1 |
| 5) | To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level | 1 |
| 6) | To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally | 1 |
| 8) | To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) | 1 |
| 9) | To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting | 1 |