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 |
1) |
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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5) |
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 |
1) |
They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). |
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2) |
They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. |
5 |
3) |
They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. |
3 |
4) |
Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
3 |
5) |
They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. |
1 |
6) |
Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. |
3 |
7) |
They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. |
5 |
8) |
They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. |
2 |
9) |
They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. |
3 |
10) |
They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. |
1 |
11) |
By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
3 |
12) |
They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. |
2 |
13) |
Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. |
5 |
14) |
Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. |
3 |
15) |
They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. |
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