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Course Name : History Of Philosophy (ancient-mediaeval, Renaissa

Course Code : FGE203

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor CELAL GÜRBÜZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the wisdom for philosophical understanding of Antiquity
Considers the problems related to truth, reality and rationalizing with the concepts of primary and secondary age
Understands the medieval discussion of universals
Knows the basic differences between periods of Antiquity Medieval and Renaissance

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To inquire problems related to universe of thought, knowledge, and ethical issues in Greek and Medieval, justification of medieval scholastic theology and discussion.

Course Contents : In this lecture the following matters will be discussed: arkhe, being (Parmenides, Platon, Aristoteles), becoming (Herakleitos), ethics (Sokrates, Stoa, Epicure). Historical informations will be increased with critical comparisons between Sophists-Sokrates, Herakleitos-Parmenides and Plato-Aristotle. In The context of Mediaeval Philosophy, relations between theology and philosophy will be demonstrated focusing on the concepts such as absolute being, creation, will, salvation.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : R2-202 classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Greek Philosophy None Lecture
2 Miletus school, School of Elea, Heracleitus Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer
3 Empedocles and Anaxagoras Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
4 Sophists and Socrates Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer
5 Plato´s philosophy Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
6 Aristotle´s philosophy Reading theorical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
7 Stoa School Reading theorical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
8 Mid term exam Preparing for the exam Written exam
9 Epicureans Neo-Platonism Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
10 Discussion of the Middle Ages and universals: Roscelinus, Abælardus Reading theorical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
11 Augustinus, Anselmus Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
12 William Ockham and Duns Scotus Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
13 Humanism in Renaissance Reading theorical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion
14 Development of natural sciences Reading theoretical section in related subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer
15 General Evaluation Course review Interactional Discussion
16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  -Çotuksöken, B. -S.Babür, (1990), Ortaçağda Felsefe (Philosophy in Medieval), İstanbul: Ara Publication.
 -Zeller, E., (2001), Grek Felsefesi Tarihi (History of Greek Philosophy), İstanbul: İz Publication.
 -Cevizci, Ahmet, (2001), Ortaçağ Felsefesi Tarihi (History of Medieval Philosophy), Bursa: Asa Publication.
Required Course Material(s)  Capelle, Philosophy Before Socrates
 -Weber, Alfred, (1991), Felsefe Tarihi (History of Philosophy), Çev. H. Vehbi Eralp, İstanbul: Sosyal Publication.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary 2
2 Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 3
3 Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 2
4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 3
5 Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects 3
6 Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 2
7 Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective 4
8 Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field 3
9 Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues 4
10 Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) 5
11 Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 4
12 Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day 5
13 Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information 3
14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 3
15 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 1
16 Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems 4
17 Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. 1
* 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) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 114
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56
ECTS Credit: 5