The aim of this course is to enable students to subject their knowledge of history of philosophy to a rigorous criticism of deconstruction and post-structuralism.
Texts by Foucault, Lyotard, Deleuze&Guattari and Derrida, Irigaray will be read through the new possibilities they offer in terms of problematizations in the philosophical, cultural, and artistic texts beyond the content of 20tt century continental philosophy.
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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) acquires the ability to think critically and creatively. |
1,2,3,4 |
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A,B,C,D,E |
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2) discusses philosophical concepts in and around their historical contexts. |
1,4,11,13 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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3) relates contemporary problematics to philosophical concepts. |
1,2,3,4,5,8 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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4) grasps the meaning of criticism. |
1,2,3,4,7 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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5) explains the importance of exploring possible meanings inherent in philosophical systems and structures. |
1,4,7,8 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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6) distinguishes philosophies of difference. |
1,4,10 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Topics |
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Introduction |
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2 |
Jean-François Lyotard, “The Differend”, extracts from The Differend: Phrases in Dispute, trans. Georges Van Den Abbeele (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1988) |
Post-modernism |
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Jean-François Lyotard, “Rewriting Modernity”, The Inhuman, 1991 |
Lyotard |
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Georges Bataille, “The Notion of Expenditure”, Visions of Excess: Selected Writings, 1927-39, trans. Allan Stoekl (Minneapolis: University of MinnesotaPress, 1985) |
Bataille |
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Michel Foucault, A Preface to Transgression, Bataille: A Critical Reader |
Foucault |
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Michel Foucault, "Of Other Spaces," Diacritics 16 (Spring 1986) |
Foucault |
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Maurice Blanchot: “Affirmation and the Passion of Negative Thought”, Bataille: A Critical Reader |
Blanchot |
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8 |
Mid-semester Assessment |
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9 |
Jacques Derrida, extracts from “Passions: An Oblique Offering”, On the Name, trans. David Wood (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1995) |
Derrida |
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10 |
Jacques Derrida, “From restricted to General Economy: A Hegelianism without Reserve”, Bataille: A Critical Reader |
Derrida |
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Gilles Deleuze, Felix Guattari, “The Desiring Machines”, Anti-Oedipus, 1983 |
Deleuze |
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Gilles Deleuze, “Immanance: A life” Pure Immanence: Essays on A Life, Translator: Boyman, Anne. (Zone Books: New York, 2001) |
Deleuze |
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Luce Irigaray, “Sexual Difference”, An Ethics of Sexual Difference, 1993 |
Irigaray |
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Michéle Le Doeuff, “Women and Philosophy”, French Feminist Thought, 1987 |
Feminism |
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15 |
General assessment |
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Final Exam |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Collection of texts in the syllabus, brought together by the instructor of the course. |
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Additional Resources |
An Introductory Guide to Post-Structuralism and Postmodernism, Madan Sarup,University of Georgia Press; Second Edition edition, 1993. Blanchot, Maurice. "The Limit-Experience". In The Infinite Conversation. Trans. Susan Hanson. (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1993)
Jean-François Lyotard, “The Differend”, extracts from The Differend: Phrases in Dispute, trans. Georges Van Den Abbeele (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1988)
From the New Criticism to Deconstruction: The Reception of Structuralism and Post-Structuralism, Art Berman Derrida, Jacques. L'écriture et la différence. Collection Tel Quel. Seuil. 1967. Reprint: Seuil. Foucault, Michel. "A Preface to Transgression". Trans. Donald F. Bouchard and Sherry Simon. In Aesthetics, Method and Epistemology: Essential Works of Foucault, 1954-1984. Ed. James D. Faubion (New York: New Press, 1998) |
Material Sharing
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Exams |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Attendance |
15 |
10 |
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Midterm |
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Participation in seminar discussions |
15 |
10 |
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Assignments |
1 |
10 |
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Presentation |
1 |
10 |
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Critical reading notes |
10 |
10 |
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Final examination |
1 |
10 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
40 |
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Total |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
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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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improves a versatile critical and analytical approach, problem-solving, interpretative and argumentative skills in relation to advanced philosophical investigations. |
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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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applies life-long learning attitude to various ways of acquiring knowledge in order to maintain a professional and personal development.
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develops a consciousness of professional and social ethics. |
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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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conducts an advanced study in history of philosophy which requires expertise, independently by using original texts. |
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applies philosophical knowledge to questions concerning contemporary, socio-cultural and political problematics.
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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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acquires the skill and background for making contributions to the field of history of philosophy, in national and international terms.
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uses his/her philosophical knowledge to establish interactions at national and international level.
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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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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
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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 |
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Assignments |
1 |
40 |
40 |
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Presentation |
1 |
30 |
30 |
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Critical reading notes |
10 |
4 |
40 |
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Final examination |
1 |
40 |
40 |
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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 |