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Course Code: 
PHIL 509
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
8
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 

The aim of this course is to investigate fundamental theories of philosophy thoroughly throughout the history of philosophy using original texts of philosophers as source material.

Course Content: 

A study of certain periods, positions in the history of philosophy, which mainly focuses on the analysis of theories put forward by philosophers on various problems in philosophy, and on specifying the significance of those theories in the history of philosophy.

Teaching Methods: 
Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Interactive Lecture, 3: Seminar Discussion, 4: Assignment
Assessment Methods: 
Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Seminar, C: Assignment, D: Presentation, E: Term Paper

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course a student:

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) investigates fundamental philosophical theories in detail.

1, 7, 13

1,2,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

2) becomes apt at reading and analyzing philosophical texts.

1,2

1,2,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

3) acquires detailed knowledge concerning fundamental theories of philosophy.

1,2,4,10

1,2,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

4) becomes apt at analyzing and interpreting texts

1,2

1,2,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

5) grasps the special importance of certain theories of philosophy in the history of philosophy. 

1,2,9

1,2,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction

 

2

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Die Aufgabe einer Einleitung in die Philosophie

 

3

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Die Aufgabe einer Einleitung in die Philosophie, 1. Menschsein heißt schon philosophieren

 

4

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Die Aufgabe einer Einleitung in die Philosophie, 2. Einleiten besagt:  In Gang bringen des Philosophierens

 

5

 Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Die Aufgabe einer Einleitung in die Philosophie, 5. ist philosophie eine Wissenschaft?

 

6

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Die Frage nach dem Wesen der Wissenschaft

 

7

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Neue Besinnung üben das Wesen der Wissenschaft

 

8

MIDTERM

 

9

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Wissenschaft als methodische, systematische, exakte und allgemeingültige Erkenntnis

 

10

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Wissenschaft und Wahrheit, adaequatio intellectus ad rem

 

11

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Wissenschaft und Wahrheit, adaequatio intellectus ad rem

 

12

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Wahrheit als Satzwahrheit

 

13

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Wahrheit als Satzwahrheit

 

14

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Zum Problem der Subjekt-Objekt Beziehung. Prädikative und veritative Beziehung

 

15

Martin Heidegger, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Zum Problem der Subjekt-Objekt Beziehung. Prädikative und veritative Beziehung

 

16

FINAL EXAM

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

 

Additional Resources

Martin Heidegger, Gesamtausgabe II. Abteilung: Vorlesungen 1919-1944, Band 27, Einleitung in die Philosophie, Vittorio Klostermann Frankfurt am Main, 1996.

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm

1

20

Presentation

1

20

Final examination

1

30

Final Paper

1

30

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE

 

30

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

70

Total

 

100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

acquires fundamental conceptual and methodological knowledge to use productively and creatively in academic studies.

       

X

 

2

improves a versatile critical and analytical approach, problem-solving,  interpretative and argumentative skills  in relation to  advanced philosophical investigations.

     

X

   

3

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.

   

X

     

4

applies life-long learning attitude to various ways of acquiring knowledge in order to maintain a professional and personal  development.

     

X

   

5

develops a consciousness of professional and social ethics.

       

X

 

6

acquires the necessary skill of choosing and developing actual means and using computing technologies effectively for a philosophical study.

     

X

   

7

conducts an advanced study in history of philosophy which requires expertise, independently by using original texts.

       

X

 

8

applies philosophical knowledge to questions concerning contemporary, socio-cultural and political problematics.

     

X

   

9

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 analyze issues that might arise when conducting discussions concerning history of philosophy in the Turkish language.

     

X

   

10

acquires the skill and background for making contributions to the field of history of philosophy, in national and international terms.

     

X

   

11

uses his/her philosophical knowledge to establish interactions at national and international level.

     

X

   

12

produces work of the quality of a contribution in national and international peer-reviewed journals in philosophy.

     

X

   

13

holds the necessary knowledge of classical languages and history of philosophy to conduct a philosophical study,  particularly in history of philosophy.

       

X

 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16 x Total course hours)

16

3

48

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

10

7

70

Midterms

1

22

22

Presentation

1

15

15

Final examination

1

20

20

Final Paper

1

25

25

Total Work Load

 

 

200

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

8

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

8