Assess the relevance of Aristotle’s philosophy to contemporary philosophical problematics through a contemporary philosopher. Compare Aristotelian concepts to those in Heidegger’s “Grundbegriffe Der Aristotelischen Philosophie”.
The problematization of Ancient Greek thought through Aristotle; a critical analysis of the 20thcentury interpretations of Aristotle.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this course a student: |
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1) explains the meanings and whatness of concept. |
1,2,7,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,E |
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2) analyzes the real meanings of Aristotelian concepts |
1, 7 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C |
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3) analyzes the interpretations by Heidegger. |
1,2,7 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,E |
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4) explains how to analyze and interpret a philosophical text. |
2,7 |
1,2,3 |
B |
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5) learns the root meanings of Heideggerian concepts so as to interpret other texts by him properly. |
7,10 |
1,2,3 |
A,B |
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6) explains how to analyze, interpret and generate a philosophical text. |
1,2,7 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,E |
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7) grasps the realtionship between Ancient philosophy and contemporary philosophy so as to adapt this knowledge to other disciplines of philosophy. |
1,2,10,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,E |
Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
A philological introduction to the basic concepts of Aristotelian philosophy. |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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The examination of definition as the proper place for the expressibility of the concept. The return to the ground of the concept. |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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The Horismos as Logos Ousias in Aristotle |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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The meanings of Ousia according to
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Heidegger/Aristotle |
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Horismos as a particular ‘Being in the world’ |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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The determination of human Dasein in Aristotle as Zoe Praktike in terms of Psykhes Energeia |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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7 |
The Logos of human being as a particular ‘Being in the world’ and Koinonia |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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8 |
The expression of Agathon according to
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Heidegger/Aristotle |
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9 |
Mid-term |
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10 |
Life styles |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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11 |
‘Teleion’ as the being there of the entities |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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12 |
Psykhes Energeia Kat’ areten |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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13 |
The interpretation of Human Dasein in terms of the basic possibility of Being with others in the guidance of Rhetoric |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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14 |
The basic constitution of Rhetoric and Logos as Pistis |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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15 |
Heksis |
Heidegger/Aristotle |
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16 |
Final Exam |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Heidegger, M., Grundbegriffe der Aristotelischen Philosophie, (Frankfurt: Klostermann, 2002).
Heidegger, M., Basic Concepts of Aristotelian Philosophy, trans. by. Robert D. Metcalf and Mark B. Tanzer, (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2009).
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Additional Resources |
Aristotle, Aristotelis Ethica Nicomachea, (Oxford University Press, 1894), Scriptorum classicorum bibliotheca Oxoniensis.
Aristotle, Aristotelis Metaphysica, (Oxford University Press, 1957), Scriptorum classicorum bibliotheca Oxoniensis.
Aristotle, Aristotelis Politica, (Oxford University Press, 1957), Scriptorum classicorum bibliotheca Oxoniensis.
Aristotle, Aristotelis Ars Rhetorica, (Oxford University Press, 1959), Scriptorum classicorum bibliotheca Oxoniensis. |
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MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
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Assignments |
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Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Midterm |
1 |
30 |
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Assignments |
14 |
28 |
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Final examination |
1 |
30 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
12 |
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Total |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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30 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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70 |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROGRAM |
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acquires fundamental conceptual and methodological knowledge to use productively and creatively in academic studies. |
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x |
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improves a versatile critical and analytical approach, problem-solving, interpretative and argumentative skills in relation to advanced philosophical investigations. |
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X |
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proves to be a philosopher with principles, who communicates effectively, is specifically successful in written and oral presentation, has proper capacities for teamwork and interdisciplinary studies, takes the initiative, has developed a sense of responsibility, and contributes original ideas to the field of philosophy.
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X |
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applies life-long learning attitude to various ways of acquiring knowledge in order to maintain a professional and personal development.
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x |
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develops a consciousness of professional and social ethics. |
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X |
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acquires the necessary skill of choosing and developing actual means and using computing technologies effectively for a philosophical study .
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X |
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conducts an advanced study in history of philosophy which requires expertise, independently by using original texts. |
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X |
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applies philosophical knowledge to questions concerning contemporary, socio-cultural and political problematics.
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X |
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considers universal values and concepts of philosophy as a basis for [furthering] philosophical studies in Turkey; and is able to develop an approach to study and analyse issues that might arise when conducting discussions concerning history of philosophy in the Turkish language. |
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x |
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acquires the skill and background for making contributions to the field of history of philosophy, in national and international terms.
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X |
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uses his/her philosophical knowledge to establish interactions at national and international level.
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X |
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produces work of the quality of a contribution in national and international peer-reviewed journals in philosophy.
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holds the necessary knowledge of classical languages, a modern language in addition to English and history of philosophy to conduct an advanced philosophical study particularly in history of philosophy. |
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x |
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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16 x Total course hours) |
16 |
10 |
160 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
10 |
150 |
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Midterms |
1 |
50 |
50 |
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Assignments |
14 |
5 |
70 |
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Final examination |
1 |
30 |
30 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
40 |
40 |
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Total Work Load |
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500 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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20 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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20 |