INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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
GEP0804 Islamic Philosophy Spring 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. BURHAN KÖROĞLU
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA EMRE DORMAN
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).

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-Acquired a broad understanding of islamic philosophical tradition deepened by approaches from various perspectives: through study of foundotional texts; the development of philosophical thinking in its historical context; and the taught of modern muslim thinkers.
2-Become familiar with the key concepts of and principles of islamic philosophical schools
3-Acquired knowledge of main philosophers and classical texts of classical islamic philosophy, and been given the opportunity to develop the skill of reading the pholosophical texts and commenting on them critically

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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.
7) İbn Sina’s philosophy of religion
8) Ghazali’s criticism of Philosophy: Tahafut
9) İbn Khaldun and philosophy of history
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) Revision
15) Final exam
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes:
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).

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
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 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
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 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 1 3 3
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 15 15
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 95

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
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. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
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.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.