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Course Description Course Name : Philosophy Of Knowledge Course Code : FGE205 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA GÜNAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Makes the definition of information Knows the types of information Distinguishes from philosophical knowledge to other types of information Knows debate about the source of information Compares the opinions about criterion of information Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To investigate the main problems of philosophy of knowledge; their historical development and their state at present. Course Contents : This lecture includes the description and analysis of phenomenon which is called "knowledge". Accordingly, the claims of rationalist and empiricist theories of knowledge will be examined, especially by considering the answer which was given by Kant in his criticism, to these theories. What is aimed here is to conceive the fact of knowledge both problematically and systematically. After establishing the meaning of such concepts as "Reality", "Truth", "Criterium", "A priori", A posteriori", "İmmanent and Transendent Reality", conceptual clarity will be reached. 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 General introduction None Narrative 2 The basic concepts of information philosophy Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 3 The kinds of knowledge:scientific knowledge Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 4 The basic problems of epistemelogy Write an article on the role of philosophical knowledge in everyday life Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 5 Scepticism Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 6 Rationalism and empiricism Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 7 Kant´s conception of knowledge Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 8 Mid term exam Preparing for the exam Written exam 9 Positivism Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 10 Neo-positivism Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 11 Historism Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 12 Intuitionism Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 13 Knowledge and value Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 14 Knowledge and responsibility Read relevant section of the book Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 15 General evaluation Review of the previous subjects Interactional Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Çüçen, Kadir, (2001), Bilgi Felsefesi (Philosophy of Epistemology), Bursa: Asa Publication.  Günay, Mustafa. (2010), Metinlerle Felsefeye Giriş, Adana: Karahan Publication.  Cevizci, Ahmet (2010). Bilgi Felsefesi (Philosophy of Epistemology), Say Publication  Çelik, Sara (2010). Bilgi Felsefesi (Philosophy of Epistemology), Doruk Publication Required Course Material(s)  Denkel, Arda, (1984), Bilginin Temelleri (Basic of Information), İstanbul: Metis Publication.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20 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 5 2 Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 4 3 Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 4 4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 5 5 Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects 4 6 Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 3 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 4 9 Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues 3 10 Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) 4 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 4 14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 3 15 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 4 16 Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems 5 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. 2 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 65 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.6 ECTS Credit: 3