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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 |
GEP1806 | Philosophy of Life | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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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 focus on the relationship between philosophy and life and to understand and analyze philosophical debates on this subject. Understanding philosophical debates about the relationship between philosophy and life is very important to understand and analyze today's thought. These discussions extend from Antiquity to the present day. 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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. To develop the student's ability to analyze and question. 2. To create awareness about issues related to daily life such as happiness, friendship and the other. 3. To provide the student with the ability to evaluate the experiences he/she has gained in his/her life. 4. To make the student realize that he/she does not live alone and always shares a life with the "Other" and to create awareness about those outside of himself/herself. 5. To develop analytical thinking skills. 6. To develop value judgments. |
In particular, concepts such as Happiness, Friendship, Other's Problem and Death need to be addressed and explained. Additionally, Existentialism and Humanism are considered important thought movements. In this course, the mentioned concepts and Existentialism are discussed in detail and systematically. In our course, teaching methods and techniques will be used such as lecture, case study, discussion, reading and other methods. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Life and Philosophy Lecture | |
2) | Meaning of Life Lecture | |
3) | Philosophy of Life and Socrates Lecture and text reading | |
4) | Concept of Justice and Its Relationship with Virtue Lecture | |
5) | Concept of Friendship Lecture | |
6) | The Other Problem - Other Creatures and Us Raising Awareness for Nature and Environment Lecture | |
7) | The Problem of the Other and Levinas topic narration | |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Existentialism and two representatives of Existentialism: J.P. Sartre and A. Camus | |
10) | Humanism Lecture | |
11) | Concept of Death topic narration | |
12) | Death and Different Cultures topic narration | |
13) | Between Life and Death Lecture | |
14) | Philosophy and Today: Evaluation topic narration |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Derste alınan notlar : “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer) / Course Notes / Textbooks “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). + Course Notes. |
References: | Platon “Sokrates’in Savunması”, Aristoteles “Nikomakhos’a Etik”, Pierre Hadot “Yaşam için Felsefe”, Alfred Weber “Felsefe Tarihi” |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Application | 2 | % 15 |
Midterms | 1 | % 35 |
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 |
Application | 2 | 17 | 34 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 116 |
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. |