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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 |
| GEP1804 | Islamic Philosophy | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | Tr |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to discuss the basic issues of Islamic thought from past to present, to question our beliefs, thoughts and assumptions for a correct understanding of Islam, to correct the mistakes we know as true, and to learn the contributions of Islamic thinkers to philosophy and science. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; When you successfully complete this course you will be able to do the following. 1. They learn the common misconceptions about the Islamic faith. 2. They learn the relationship between Islamic belief and philosophy 3. They learn about the effects of Ancient Greek thought on Islamic philosophy. 4. Have knowledge about the basic issues of Islamic philosophy 5. They learn the universal principles of the Islamic faith 6. Learn the history of Islamic science and the contributions of Muslims to science 7. They learn the effects of Islamic thought on Western thought 8. They learn about the relationship between Islam, humanity and morality |
| Students gain awareness of the world and history of thought through topics such as Introduction to Islam, Introduction to Philosophy, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, Religion-Science Relationship, History of Islamic Science and Contributions of Muslims to Science, and Relationship between Islam and Ethics. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, individual work, discussion. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Introduction to the course: Try to define the meaning of islamic philosophy | ||
| 2) | Sources of islamic philosophy and theology: İslamic and non islamic sources | ||
| 3) | Early discussions and divisions between theological schools: Asharita and Muthadhili kalam | ||
| 4) | Beginning of Systematic Philosophy: al-Kindi and Peripatetic School | ||
| 5) | Farabi: From onthology to political philosophy | ||
| 6) | İbn Sina: Problem of Being and existence of God. İbn Sina’s philosophy of religion | ||
| 7) | İbn Khaldun and philosophy of history | ||
| 8) | Midterm Week | ||
| 9) | Ghazali’s criticism of Philosophy: Tahafut | ||
| 10) | Andalusian Philosophy and emergence of İslamic Philosophy in the west: İbn Bajjah, İbn Tufail | ||
| 11) | İbn Rushd and his approach to Reason and Revelation | ||
| 12) | Philosophy as Mysticism: İbn Arabi, Mulla Sadra | ||
| 13) | Mysticism in otoman philosophy: Maulana Rumi and Yunus Emre | ||
| 14) | History Of Science And Technology In Islam | ||
| Course Notes: | |
| References: | Anthony Kenny, Batı Felsefesinin Yeni Tarihi, (4. Cild), Küre Yayınları Etienne Gilson, Ortaçağ’da Felsefe, Kabalcı Yayınevi Mahmut Kaya, İslam Filozoflarından Felsefe Metinleri, Klasik Yayınları (London, 1993). 8- Arnaldez, Roger, Averroes: A Rationalist in Islam (Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2000). |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 94 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics and statistics, to use them, to understand how the mechanism of economy –both at micro and macro levels – works. | 2 |
| 2) | Understand the common as well as distinctive characters of the markets, industries, market regulations and policies. | 1 |
| 3) | Developing the ability to explain global economic events by understanding different economic perspectives. | 3 |
| 4) | Acquiring the ability to analyze the impact of politics on the economy and vice versa. | 3 |
| 5) | Gaining the competence to propose solutions to economic problems and evaluate opposing policy recommendations. | 2 |
| 6) | Understanding and evaluating new economic developments and approaches. | 1 |
| 7) | Developing the ability to convey economic news and developments through written, oral, and graphical communication. | 2 |
| 8) | Gaining the competence to develop structured solutions for economic issues. | 1 |
| 9) | Acquiring the capability to present findings that support economic assumptions using numerical and verbal skills. | 2 |
| 10) | Gaining the competence to follow economic information and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language. | 4 |