The aim of this course is to discuss the historical transformation and current implications of the question of power by considering theories in political philosophy with a focus on the concept of power.
The historical and social dynamics that are in question in the relationships between individual and society through their determinations of the problem of power will be analyzed through texts primarily by 20th century philosophers.
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Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this course a student: |
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1) grasps the differences among conceptions of political power in detail. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 |
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B, C, D, E |
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2) compares the arguments about the nature and origin of political power. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
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3) assesses the implications of different theories of political power. |
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1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
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4) specializes in the fundamental texts of political philosophy. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
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5) discusses questions of political philosophy in their relation to power. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
Course Flow
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Topics |
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Introduction: Why is the question of power central to modern political philosophy? |
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The lack of the question of power in Ancient political philosophy: Plato |
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The lack of the question of power in Ancient political philosophy: Aristotle |
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The rise of the question of power in early modern times: Machiavelli |
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Machiavelli: power as means |
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Hobbes: power and sovereignty |
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Locke and Rousseau: liberty, will and power |
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Montesquieu and the structure of political power |
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Hegel and Marx: civil society, class society and power |
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Weber: bureaucracy, authority and power |
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Arendt and Gramsci |
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Foucault: discourse and power |
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13 |
Foucault: discourse and power |
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Foucault and Agamben: biopower |
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15 |
Presentations |
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16 |
General assessment |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Course package comprising selected texts. |
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Material Sharing
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Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Participation in seminar discussions |
1 |
10 |
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Assignments |
2 |
20 |
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Presentation |
1 |
20 |
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Critical reading notes |
2 |
10 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
10 |
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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. |
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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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. |
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. |
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. |
X |
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uses his/her philosophical knowledge to establish interactions at national and international level. |
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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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 |
6 |
96 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
10 |
150 |
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Assignments |
2 |
20 |
40 |
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Presentation |
1 |
30 |
30 |
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Critical reading notes |
5 |
30 |
150 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
60 |
60 |
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Total Work Load |
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526 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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20,92 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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20 |