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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 |
| SOC1051 | Introduction to Philosophy | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Görevlisi TUĞRUL ÖZKARACALAR Assist. Prof. KAYA AKYILDIZ |
| Course Objectives: | This course provides an understanding of what philosophical inquiry and philosophical thinking is. These questions are divided into three parts: questions about reality, questions about knowledge and questions about values. It is not the purpose of this course to find an absolute answer to any of these questions. Instead, students are required to critically examine all possible answers, including both historical and modern views and preferably not to be easily content with any one of them. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of the course, you will be able to: 1. Gain the philosophical thinking ability. 2. Understand the major philosophical issues and its relation to life and reality. 3. Realize the meaning and significance of philosophical attitude. 4. Link between philosophy, epistemology, theology, metaphysics and other disciplines. 5. Grasp the essential philosophical problems from early Greeks, through the Middle Ages, to the 20th century. 6. Understand philosophy and its relationship/effects to science, religion, politics, economics and social life. |
| This course is designed to introduce students to the foundational concepts and practices of philosophy, fostering a deep understanding of its role in life and reality. Through exploring key philosophical issues and problems, from ancient Greek thought through medieval philosophy to contemporary debates, students will develop the ability to think critically and philosophically about the world around them. The course examines the relationship between philosophy and other disciplines, including epistemology, theology, metaphysics, science, religion, politics, and economics, to reveal philosophy's impact on both personal beliefs and societal structures. By the end, students will cultivate a philosophical attitude that enhances their analytical skills and broadens their perspective on diverse aspects of human experience. Teaching methods of the course are lecture, reading, group work and discussion. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | General Introduction | No readings for week 1 |
| 2) | What is Philosophy?- Part 1 | Coursebook pp. 3-33 |
| 3) | What is Philosophy? - Part 2 | Coursebook pp. 35-68 |
| 4) | What is Philosophy? - Part 3 | Coursebook pp. 69-90 |
| 5) | Workshop 1 | - |
| 6) | What is Epistemology? | Coursebook pp. 91-126 |
| 7) | Workshop 2 | - |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | |
| 9) | Theory of Value | Coursebook pp. 127-174 |
| 10) | Workshop 3 | |
| 11) | Theories of Ethics | Coursebook pp. 175-193 |
| 12) | Metaphysics- Part 1 | Coursebook pp. 203-277 |
| 13) | Metaphysics- Part 2 | Coursebook pp. 278-330 |
| 14) | General Overview |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | R. E. Creel, Thinking Philosophically, Blackwell Publishers, Massachusetts, 2001 Additional readings will be announced. |
| References: | R. E. Creel, Thinking Philosophically, Blackwell Publishers, Massachusetts, 2001 Haftalık ek okumalar duyurulacaktır. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
| Application | 3 | % 15 |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 35 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Application | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Quizzes | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
| 2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
| 3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
| 4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
| 5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
| 6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
| 7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
| 8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
| 9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
| 10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
| 11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |