Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Hybrid
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Course Coordinator : |
Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
This course is devoted to exploring the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt, one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. The focus is on understanding Arendt’s critique of Western philosophy, with an emphasis on history as a developmental process towards the realization of human freedom. The main themes to be considered are totalitarianism, the rise of modernity, action and public sphere, power and freedom, revolutions, responsibility, and judgment. The first objective of the course is to provide an overview of Arendt’s work. The second objective of the course is to situate Arendt in the larger context of twentieth-century intellectual life and evaluate the contemporary significance of Arendt’s work. For this purpose, Arendt’s contribution to political philosophy and her response to predecessors in the tradition of Western philosophy will be critically examined.
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
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2) |
Hannah Arendt’s Life and Work |
• Majid Yar, “Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)”, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://www.iep.utm.edu/arendt/, Parts I, 2, and 3.
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3) |
Issues Surrounding the Eichmann Trial
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• Eichmann in Jerusalem, Chapter 1, 4-12, 17-20
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4) |
Banality of Evil |
• Eichmann in Jerusalem, 48-55, 136-138, 247-252 |
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Banality of Evil II |
• “Hannah Arendt,” Margarethe von Trotta |
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Midterm |
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7) |
Understanding Totalitarianism
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• The Origins of Totalitarianism, Preface to the First Edition, pp. vii-ix; Chapter 9, pp. 290-302
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8) |
Totalitarianism: Its tools and methods
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• The Origins of Totalitarianism, Chapter 13, pp.460 – 479
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9) |
Reading the Human Condition
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• Between Past and Future: Preface, pp.3-15
• The Human Condition, pp. 1-16, 22-33, 50-58
• Maurizio Passerin D’Entreves, “Hannah Arendt”, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/arendt/, Part 4.
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10) |
Midterm 2 |
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11) |
Problem of Modernity
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• The Human Condition, pp. 38-49, 175-204, 294-
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12) |
Revolution
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• On Revolution, pp.28-35, 47-58, 59-64, 75-77, 124-132.
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13) |
Truth and post-truth
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• “Truth and Politics”
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14) |
GENERAL EVALUATION |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. |
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2) |
Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. |
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3) |
Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. |
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4) |
Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. |
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5) |
Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. |
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6) |
Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. |
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Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. |
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Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. |
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Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. |
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10) |
Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. |
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