GEP0806 Philosophy of LifeBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0806 Philosophy of Life Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SONGÜL DEMİR
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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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:

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.)
4) To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research.
5) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
6) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
7) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
8) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
9) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
11) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition.
12) To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.