MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION AND SECRETARIAL (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1806 | Philosophy of Life | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1-The acquirement of knowledge. 2-Ability of apprehension. 3-Ability of analytical thinking. 4-Ability to develop a synthesis. 5-Development of creativity. 6-Development of value judgements. 7-Development of personality. |
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. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Philosophy | |
2) | Introduction to Philosophy and the Philosophy of Life | |
3) | Ancient Period: Aristippos, Platon | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
4) | Ancient Period: Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
5) | Ancient Period: Pyrrho, Aenesedimus, Sextus | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
6) | Medieval Period: Augustinus, Aquinas | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
7) | Evaluation of Mid-Term Exam Results | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
8) | 16.,17. Century: Hobbes, Leibniz, Spinoza | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
9) | 18. Century: Hume, Kant | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
10) | 19. Century: Nietzsche, Kierkegaard | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
11) | 19. Century: Mill, Marx | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
12) | 20. Century: Heidegger, Sartre | Text Reading: “Ethics” (edited by David Cooper); “Ethics” (edited by Peter Singer). |
13) | 20. Century: Heidegger, Sartre II | |
14) | Revision |
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: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 2 | % 50 |
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Midterms | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Total Workload | 94 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Write and pronounce the correct terms used in the field of medicine properly. | 1 |
2) | Compile data related to medical statistics and reports the results analyzing bu scientific methods periodically. | 1 |
3) | Communicate with relevant authorities verbally and in writing between inner and outer organization | 1 |
4) | Continuously improve their professional knowledge and skills. | 1 |
5) | Solve the problems faced in business life in a guick and effective way. | 1 |
6) | Uses Turkish language and body language effectively. | 1 |