The aim of this course is to discuss ancient and medieval philosophical texts thoroughly using original texts of philosophers as source material
An inquiry on the philosophical connections between the concepts present in the philosophical texts written in Ancient Greek and Latin. A detailed analysis of various texts by philosophers such as the Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Lucretius, Seneca, Augustinus, St. Anselm, Copernicus, Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz.
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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) recognizes, and discusses fundamental problems of the history of philosophy thoroughly. |
1,2,7,10, 13 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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2) becomes apt at reading and analyzing philosophical texts. |
1,2,7,10,13 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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3) is adequately careful for conducting a translation study. |
1,2,7,10,13 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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4) makes comparative investigations of contemporary translations and classical texts. |
7,13 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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5) is apt to translate classical texts. |
7,13 |
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: On the Method of a Translation Study |
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Translation: Aristoteles: “Metaphysik” Ta Meta ta Physika, Book I |
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Translation: Aristoteles: “Metaphysik” Ta Meta ta Physika, Book I |
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Translation: Aristoteles: “Metaphysik” Ta Meta ta Physika, Book I |
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Translation: Aristoteles: “Metaphysik” Ta Meta ta Physika, Book V |
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Translation: Aristoteles: “Metaphysik” Ta Meta ta Physika, Book V |
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Translation: Aristoteles: “Metaphysik” Ta Meta ta Physika, Book V |
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MIDTERM |
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9 |
Translation: Platon: Theaitetos |
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10 |
Translation: Platon: Theaitetos |
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11 |
Translation: Platon: Theaitetos |
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12 |
Translation: Platon: Theaitetos |
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13 |
Translation: Platon: Theaitetos |
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14 |
Translation: Platon: Theaitetos |
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15 |
Translation: Platon: Theaitetos |
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16 |
FINAL EXAM |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
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Material Sharing
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MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
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Assignments |
Aristotle, Aristoteles’ Metaphysik, trans. by Horst Seidl 2nd edition. (Hamburg: Meiner, 1982), Philosophische Bibliothek ; Bd. 307-308. Aristotle, Aristotle’s De generatione et corruptione, trans. by Christopher John Fards Williams (Oxford: Clarendon Press ;, 1982), Clarendon Aristotle series. Aristotle, Aristotle parva naturalia, (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 2000). Aristotle, Aristotelous Physike akroasis = Aristotle’s physics, (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1936). Aristotle, Aristotelous Analytica = Prior and posterior analytics, Repr. from corrected sheets of the 1st edition. (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1957). Aristotle, On the Soul-Parva Naturalia-On Breath, trans. by W. S. Hett (Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1957), Loeb Classical Library. Aristotle, Aristotle’s De anima, Books II and III (with certain passages from Book I);,trans. by D. W. Hamlyn (Oxford,: Clarendon P., 1968), Clarendon Aristotle series. Aristotle, Aristotle’s Categories and De interpretatione, trans. by J. L. Ackrill (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1978), Clarendon Aristotle series. Plato, Platonis Opera, (Oxonii [Oxford, England]: E typographeo Clarendoniano, 1900), Scriptorum classicorum bibliotheca Oxoniensis. Platon, Platonis Opera, TOMVS I Tetralogias 1-2 Continens, (Oxford University Press, 1995). Platon, Platonis Opera, TOMVS III Tetralogiam 5 Continens, (Oxford University Press, 1995). Platon, Platonis Opera, TOMVS IV Tetralogiam 8 Continens, (Oxford University Press, 1995). |
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Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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Midterm |
1 |
20 |
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Presentation |
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20 |
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Final examination |
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30 |
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Final Paper |
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30 |
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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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30 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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70 |
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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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Program Learning Outcomes |
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acquires fundamental conceptual and methodological knowledge to use productively and creatively in academic studies. |
X |
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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. |
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. |
X |
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develops a consciousness of professional and social ethics. |
X |
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acquires the necessary skill of choosing and developing actual means and using computing technologies effectively for a philosophical study. |
X |
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conducts an advanced study in history of philosophy which requires expertise, independently by using original texts. |
X |
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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 analyze 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 and history of philosophy to conduct a 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 |
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Duration |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16 x Total course hours) |
16 |
3 |
48 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
10 |
7 |
70 |
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Midterms |
1 |
22 |
22 |
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Presentation |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Final examination |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
25 |
25 |
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Total Work Load |
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200 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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8 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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8 |