Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
GE-Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA EMRE DORMAN
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
This course is designed to present the student with a solid introduction to the major thinkers in classical Islamic philosophy, with emphasis placed on developing a properly philosophical understanding of the issues and arguments. Topics include: Reason and revelation (can the human mind reach the truth without the aid of revelation?); the existence of God; creation, eternity, and infinity. Causality and Miracles. Human nature and knowledge; the nature of ethical obligations; and the constitution of the ideal political state. Philosophers to be studied include al-Kindi, al-Razi, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), al-Ghazali, Ibn Baja, Ibn Tufail, and Ibn Rushd (Averroes). |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction to the course: Try to define the meaning of islamic philosophy |
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2) |
Sources of islamic philosophy and theology: İslamic and non islamic sources |
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3) |
Early discussions and divisions between theological schools: Asharita and Muthadhili kalam |
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4) |
Beginning of Systematic Philosophy: al-Kindi and Peripatetic School |
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Farabi: From onthology to political philosophy |
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6) |
İbn Sina: Problem of Being and existence of God. |
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7) |
İbn Sina’s philosophy of religion |
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8) |
Ghazali’s criticism of Philosophy: Tahafut |
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9) |
İbn Khaldun and philosophy of history |
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10) |
Andalusian Philosophy and emergence of İslamic Philosophy in the west: İbn Bajjah, İbn Tufail |
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11) |
İbn Rushd and his approach to Reason and Revelation |
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12) |
Philosophy as Mysticism: İbn Arabi, Mulla Sadra |
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13) |
Mysticism in otoman philosophy: Maulana Rumi and Yunus Emre |
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14) |
Revision |
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15) |
Final exam |
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16) |
Final exam |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
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References: |
1- M.M. Sharif, A History of Muslim Philosophy, Pakistan Philosophical Congress, (İslam Felsefesi Tarihi) İnsan Yayınları. 2 Cilt.
2- Macit Fahri, İslam Felsefesi Tarihi, Nehir Yayınları. 2001, İstanbul
3- Mamut Kaya, İslam Filozoflarından Felsefe Metinleri, Klasik Yayınları, 2008, İst
4- Kindi, Felsefi Risaleler, Klasik Yayınları, 2007, İstanbul
5- Farabi, İdeal Devlet (El-Medinetü’l-fadila), çev: Ahmet Arslan, Divan Kitap Yayınları. 2009
6- İslam Düşüncesi Tarihi, Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayınları, Eskişehir. 2010
7- H. Corbin (with S.H. Nasr and O. Yahya), History of Islamic Philosophy, (London, 1993).
8- Arnaldez, Roger, Averroes: A Rationalist in Islam (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2000).
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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2) |
identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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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. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) |
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4) |
Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems. |
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6) |
Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. |
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7) |
Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. |
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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. |
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9) |
Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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10) |
Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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12) |
Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |
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