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Course Description Course Name : Aristotelian Psychology and Its Influences on Medieval Philosophies of Knowledge Course Code : FDB 712 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HASAN AKKANAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns Aristotelian psychology and its influences on epistemology Knows that Aristotelian psychology was transferred to Islamic philosophy through Alexander and influenced Islamic philosophers. Learns the presence of the influence on various opinions of Islamic philosophers in the different matters. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to provide the students with information on psychological principles of Aristotle about acquiring the knowledge and to comprehend the influences of those on epistemology of Medieval Islamic Philosophy. Course Contents : The course covers the psychology of Aristotle in De Anima, comments of the antic and medieval commentators such as Themistius, Alexander, Philoponus, Simplicius and Averroes, and of the modern commentators like Ross, Hamlyn, Modrak, Bolton, Owens, Kahn, Barnes, Davis and Polansky, the influences of Alexander´s comments in particular to Islamic peripatetism, the examples of those influences on the logical works, such as Kitab al-Burhan and on theological works such as Ilahiyyat, of Islamic philosophers such as Alfarab and Avicenna. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Aristotle´s account of intellect and epiteme in De Anima I De Anima, Aristotle Lecture and discussion 2 Aristotle´s account of intellect and epiteme in De Anima I De Anima, Aristotle Lecture and discussion 3 De Intellectu of both Alexander and Themaistius De Intellectu, Alexander; De Intellectu, Themistius. Lecture and discussion 4 Philoponus´ and Simplicius´ account of intellect and epiteme On Aristotle´s On De Anima, Philoponus and Simplicius Lecture and discussion 5 Faculties and activities of the Intellect of Al-Farab and Avicenna eş-Şifa: Nefs, Avicenna Lecture and discussion 6 Faculties and activities of the Intellect of Averroes Long Commentary on De Anima, Telhisu´n-Nefs, Avierroes Lecture and discussion 7 Opinions of modern commentators Aristotle on Relationshio between Perception and Thought, James Richard Davis Lecture and discussion 8 Mid-term exam Review of the previous topics Written exam 9 Aristotle´s account of knowledge in Posterior Analytics Posterior Analytics, Aristotle Lecture and discussion 10 Analysis of Barnes´ opinions Posterior Analytics with commentary of Banres Lecture and discussion 11 Averroes´ Burhan and knowledge Telhisu´l-Burhan, Averroes Lecture and discussion 12 Alfarab´s Burhan and knowledge Kitabu´l-Burhan, Alfarab Lecture and discussion 13 Avicenna´s Burhan and knowledge Kitab al-Burhan, Avicenna Lecture and discussion 14 Knowledge in Aristotle´s Metaphysics Metaphysics, Aristotle Lecture and discussion 15 Final exam Reviewing of the previous topics Written exam 16/17 Final exam Reviewing of the previous topics Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  On Aristotle´s On De Anima, Philoponus  Aristotle on Relationshio between Perception and Thought, James Richard Davis  Posterior Analytics, Aristotle  Telhisu´l-Burhan, Averroes  Kitabu´l-Burhan, Avicenna  De Anima, Aristotle  De Intellectu, Alexander of Aphrodisias  Long Commentary on Aristotle´s De Anima, Averroes  De Intellectu, Themistius Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Explains the effects of phenomenon of religion to formation, change and development of human and social structure. 3 2 Explains that religions can contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere of peace and the development of coexistence culture in today´s world. 4 3 Has the necessary information about scientific research methods and techniques 2 4 Follows the impacts and the consequences of religion on social and scientific developments by using the main sources 2 5 Recognizes the key issues in the field and develops ways of solution related to them. 5 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. 2 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 8 Recognizes main literature about the field and is able to have access to them. 5 9 Conducts scientific research on key issues relating to religion and community relations independently and draws conclusions. 3 10 Defends the results which are obtained in accordance with objective and scientific criteria. 5 11 Prepares research report in accordance with scientific criteria. 1 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 13 Realizies the necessity to respect faith and values which are attributed to holiness. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 6 78 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 2 5 10 Total Workload: 152 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.08 ECTS Credit: 6