The aim of this course is to prepare students for writing an MA Thesis.
An inquiry concerning writing a MA Thesis under the supervision of academics specialized in various fields of philosophy.
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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) is apt at starting his/her studies concerning MA Thesis. |
1,2,4,6,9,10,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
2) becomes apt at reading and analyzing philosophical texts. |
1, 2,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
3) reviews related literature. |
4,6 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
4) becomes apt at analyzing and interpreting texts |
1, 2,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
5) determines a philosophical problem which will serve as the theme of his/her MA Thesis. |
1, 2 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Introduction |
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2 |
Descartes: Discourse on Method |
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3 |
Descartes: Discourse on Method |
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4 |
Descartes: Discourse on Method |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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MIDTERM |
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9 |
Kuhn, Thomas S. (1962), The Structure of Scientific Revolutions |
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10 |
Kuhn, Thomas S. (1962), The Structure of Scientific Revolutions |
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11 |
Kuhn, Thomas S. (1962), The Structure of Scientific Revolutions |
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12 |
Isaac Newton, The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy |
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13 |
Isaac Newton, The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy |
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14 |
Isaac Newton, Rules of Reasoning in Philosophy |
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15 |
Isaac Newton, Rules of Reasoning in Philosophy |
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16 |
FINAL EXAM |
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Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Methods of inquiry: an introduction to philosophy and scientific method, Charles West Churchman, Russell Lincoln Ackoff, Educational Pub., 1950 Descartes: Discourse on Method, Translated by Donald A. Cress, Hackett Publishing, Indianapolis, 1986. Popper, Karl R., The Logic of Scientific Discovery, 1934, 1959. Jevons, William Stanley (1874), The Principles of Science: A Treatise on Logic and Scientific Method, Dover Publications, ISBN 1-4304-8775-5. 1877, 1879. Reprinted with a foreword by Ernst Nagel, New York, NY, 1958. Kuhn, Thomas S. (1962), The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. 2nd edition 1970. 3rd edition 1996. Isaac Newton, The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
Midterm |
1 |
20 |
Presentation |
1 |
20 |
Final examination |
1 |
30 |
Final Paper |
1 |
30 |
Total |
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100 |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE |
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30 |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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70 |
Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROGRAM |
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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3 |
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5 |
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1 |
acquires fundamental conceptual and methodological knowledge to use productively and creatively in academic studies. |
X |
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2 |
improves a versatile critical and analytical approach, problem-solving, interpretative and argumentative skills in relation to advanced philosophical investigations. |
X |
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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 |
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4 |
applies life-long learning attitude to various ways of acquiring knowledge in order to maintain a professional and personal development. |
X |
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5 |
develops a consciousness of professional and social ethics. |
X |
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6 |
acquires the necessary skill of choosing and developing actual means and using computing technologies effectively for a philosophical study. |
X |
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7 |
conducts an advanced study in history of philosophy which requires expertise, independently by using original texts. |
X |
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8 |
applies philosophical knowledge to questions concerning contemporary, socio-cultural and political problematics. |
X |
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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 |
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10 |
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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11 |
uses his/her philosophical knowledge to establish interactions at national and international level. |
X |
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12 |
produces work of the quality of a contribution in national and international peer-reviewed journals in philosophy. |
X |
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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 |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16 x Total course hours) |
16 |
3 |
48 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
4 |
60 |
Midterms |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Presentation |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Final examination |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Final Paper |
1 |
22 |
22 |
Total Work Load |
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175 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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7 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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7 |