The aim of this course is to problematize historical knowlege.
An analysis of the problems such as the conditions of the possibility of historical knowledge, the possibility or impossibility of establishing history as a science on the basis of the model of natural science and the objectivity of the judgments by the historian, and, the question whether or not there is a universal human nature. Within the context of the problems mentioned, the texts that will be covered include: The New Science by G. Vico, Introduction to the Human Sciences by W. Dilthey,The Idea of History by R.G. Collingwood, Aesthetics by B. Croce, What is History? by E. Carr.
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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 critical approach to the conditions of the possibility of historical knowledge. |
1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10.13 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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2) discusses establishing history as a science on the basis of the model of natural science. |
1,2,3,10 |
1,2,3,4 |
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3) relates to epistemological concepts in a historical and critical way. |
1,2,3,10 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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4) grasps the historical significance of universal human nature. |
1,5,8,10 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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5) explains the importance of objectivity of the judgments by the historian. |
1,5,8,10 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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6) distinguishes contemporary problematics as generators of criticism of history of philosophy. |
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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 |
Philosophy |
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Benedetto Croce, History: Its Theory and Practice (New York: Harcourt, Brace, 1921), Part II, chapter 5, "The Historiography of the Enlightenment," 243-63. |
Croce |
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Benedetto Croce, Aesthetic: As science of expression and general linguistic, translated by Douglas Ainslie, (New York: Noonday. 1909 [1922]) |
Croce |
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R. G. Collingwood, The Idea of History (1946), rev. edition with Lectures 1926-1928, ed. with an introduction by Jan Van der Dussen (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993) |
Collingwood |
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R. G. Collingwood, The Idea of History (1946), rev. edition with Lectures 1926-1928, ed. with an introduction by Jan Van der Dussen (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993) |
Collingwood |
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Wilhelm Dilthey, "The Eighteenth Century and the Historical World," in Historians at Work, Vol. 4, eds. Peter Gay and Victor Wexler (New York: Harper & Row, 1972: v. 4), 6-33. |
Dilthey |
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Wilhelm Dilthey, Introduction to the Human Sciences, ed. Rudolf Makkreel and Frithjof Rodi (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1989: v. 1). |
Dilthey |
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8 |
Mid-semester assessment |
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Giambattista Vico, The New Science of Giambattista Vico, translation from the Third Edition (1744) by Thomas Goddard Bergin and Max Harold Fisch (Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 1948) |
Vico |
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Giambattista Vico, The New Science of Giambattista Vico, translation from the Third Edition (1744) by Thomas Goddard Bergin and Max Harold Fisch (Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 1948) |
Vico |
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Hans-Georg Gadamer, Truth and Method (New York: Continuum, 1975: BD241.G313), 235-274 ("The Elevation of the Historicality of Understanding to the Status of Hermeneutical Principle"). |
Gadamer |
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Martin Heidegger, Being and Time (B3279.H48S413), 188-195 (Section 32: "Understanding and Interpretation"). |
Heidegger |
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George H. Nadel, "Philosophy of History Before Historicism," History and Theory (D16.8.H52) 3 (1963): 291-315; also available in The Critical Approach to Science and Philosophy, ed. Mario Bunge (New York: Free Press of Glencoe, 1964: B29.B87), 445-70. |
Nadel |
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E.H. Carr’s ‘What is History?’ (1990 reprint of the 1987 2nd edition, Penguin Books). |
Carr |
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General assessment |
Philosophy |
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Final exam |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Course reader prepared by the instructor of the course. |
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Additional Resources |
Benedetto Croce, History: Its Theory and Practice (New York: Harcourt, Brace, 1921) Benedetto Croce,. Aesthetic: As science of expression and general linguistic, translated by Douglas Ainslie, (New York: Noonday. 1909 [1922]) R. G. Collingwood, The Idea of History (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993) Wilhelm Dilthey, Introduction to the Human Sciences, ed. Rudolf Makkreel and Frithjof Rodi (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1989) Giambattista Vico, The New Science of Giambattista Vico, translation from the Third Edition (1744) by Thomas Goddard Bergin and Max Harold Fisch (Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 1948) |
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MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
http://library.universalhistory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/What-is-history.pdf |
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Assessment
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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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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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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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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 |
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 |