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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SOS112Introduction to Philosophy IICompulsory124
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
"What is philosophy?" This course focuses on philosophical disciplines such as explanation, grounding and interpretation in philosophy, philosophy of existence, philosophy of knowledge and ethics.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Yakup KAHRAMAN
Learning Outcomes
1 explain, illustrate and debate the main thesis of existentialist ethics.
2 compare and criticize ethical theories.
3 question whether religion gives meaning to life.
4 question the absurdity of life.
5 try to determine what we should strive toward.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
First of all, to find the distinguishing feature of philosophy, the features and the concept of a philosophy question are emphasized. Philosophy of philosophy, philosophy of knowledge, philosophy of art and ethics are given information about such branches. Then, the differences and similarities between philosophy and other disciplines such as science, art, politics and religion are tried to be revealed.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The use of internet in philosophy; Information about the determination of source works
2Analysis of Information Concept: Platon-Gettier Plato: Theatetus; Edmund Gettier: "Justified True Faith Is Knowledge?"
3The Problem of Free Will and Determinism
4The Problem of Free Will and Determinism
5God Proofs
6God Proofs
7Fundamentals of Philosophy of Science
8Fundamentals of Philosophy of Science
9Mid-term exam
10Ethical Theories
11Ethical Theories
12Basic Subjects of Aesthetics
13Basic Discussions in Contemporary Philosophy
14Basic Discussions in Contemporary Philosophy
15Basic Discussions in Contemporary Philosophy
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. 2013; Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık Neuman W. L. 2013; Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar I-II, Yayınodası Yayıncılık Kuş, E. 2012; Nicel-Nitel Araştırma Teknikleri. Anı Yayıncılık Patton, M. Q. 2014; Nitel Araştırma ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi Yay. Mayring, P. 2012; Nitel Sosyal Araştırmaya Giriş, Bilgesu Yayıncılık Punch, K.F. 2014; Sosyal Araştırmalara Giriş: Nicel ve Nitel Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara Kuş, E. 2009; Nvivo 8 ile Nitel Araştırma Projeleri, Anı Yayıncılık Navarro, J. 2015; Beden Dili, Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination16060
Final Examination16060
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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