| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Metaphysical Foundations of Science |
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| Course Code |
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FDB 716 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SÜLEYMAN DÖNMEZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands that there is a relationship between science and philosophy
Realizes that he can philosophize science but understands there is no science without philosophy.
Comphrehends that science can´t arrive certainty as philosophy either.
Realizes that view points, beliefs and targets direct science and philosophy.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of the course is to make the students understand that science has a metaphysics basic. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course covers science, metaphysics,the relationship between science and metaphysics. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The end of progress |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.27-57 |
face to face lecture |
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2 |
The end of philosophy |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.57-95 |
face to face lecture |
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3 |
The end of physics |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.95-137 |
face to face lecture |
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4 |
The end of cosmology |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.137-165 |
face to face lecture |
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5 |
The end of social sciences |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.165-177 |
face to face lecture |
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6 |
The end of neuroscience |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.177-217 |
face to face lecture |
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7 |
The end of kaoplecsite |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.217-237 |
face to face lecture |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Reviewing the provious topics |
written exam |
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9 |
The end of frontierscience |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.261-282 |
face to face lecture |
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10 |
The end of scientific theology |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.285-297 |
face to face lecture |
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11 |
Epilogue |
John Horgan - Bİlimin Sonu pp.297-313 |
face to face lecture |
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12 |
Science and intellect |
Roger Trigg-Akılcılık ve Bilim pp.21-47 |
face to face lecture |
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13 |
The end of intellect |
Roger Trigg-Akılcılık ve Bilim pp.75-101 |
face to face lecture |
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14 |
Science and humanity |
Roger Trigg-Akılcılık ve Bilim pp.157-183 |
face to face lecture |
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15 |
Can science explain everything? |
Roger Trigg-Akılcılık ve Bilim pp.211-239 |
face to face lecture |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Reviewing the provious topics |
written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. |
1 |
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2 |
Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. |
0 |
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3 |
Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques |
2 |
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4 |
Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources |
1 |
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5 |
Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. |
4 |
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6 |
Has the necessary qualifications to provide the expected service for the students who will work as researchers, educators and religious officials in public and private institutions and organizations. |
0 |
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7 |
Has the capability of reaching accurate religious information by means of scientific research, and is able to evaluate, interpret and use the information obtained . |
5 |
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8 |
Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. |
4 |
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9 |
Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. |
0 |
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10 |
Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. |
5 |
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11 |
Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. |
4 |
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12 |
Realizes the necessity to think that religion, science, philosophy and morality complete each other and in order to explain the meaning of human life, they should be considered all together. |
5 |
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13 |
Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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