The aim of this course is to discuss texts of philosophers that work with modern languages using original texts of philosophers as source material.
An analysis of philosophical texts in their English, French, German and Italian origin, and a research on some specific concepts in those languages from a philosophical perspective.
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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) recognizes, and discusses fundamental problems of the history of philosophy thoroughly. |
1,2,10 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
2) becomes apt at reading and analyzing philosophical texts. |
1,2,3,7,11 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
3) is adequately careful for conducting a translation study. |
1,2,7,10,11 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
4) makes comparative investigations of contemporary translations and their translations into other languages. |
1,2,3,7,11 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
5) is apt to translate contemporary texts. |
1,2,3,7,11 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Topics |
Study Materials |
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Introduction: On the Method of a Translation Study |
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2 |
Translation Study: Martin Heidegger, Grundbegriffe der Antiken Philosophie, Zu Absicht und Charakter der Vorlesung |
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3 |
Translation Study: Martin Heidegger, Grundbegriffe der Antiken Philosophie, Zu Absicht und Charakter der Vorlesung |
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Translation Study: Martin Heidegger, Grundbegriffe der Antiken Philosophie, Vorläufige Bestimmung des Begriffs der Philosophie in Abgrenzung zu gängigen Auffassungen von Philosophie
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Translation Study: Martin Heidegger, Grundbegriffe der Antiken Philosophie, Philosophie als kritische Wissenschaft |
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6 |
Translation Study: Martin Heidegger, Grundbegriffe der Antiken Philosophie, Absicht und Methode der Vorlesung |
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7 |
Translation Study: Martin Heidegger, Grundbegriffe der Antiken Philosophie, Absicht und Methode der Vorlesung |
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8 |
MIDTERM |
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9 |
Translation Study: David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VII - Of the Idea of necessary Connexion. |
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10 |
Translation Study: David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VII - Of the Idea of necessary Connexion. |
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11 |
Translation Study: David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VII - Of the Idea of necessary Connexion. |
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12 |
Translation Study: David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VII - Of the Idea of necessary Connexion. |
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13 |
Translation Study: David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VII - Of the Idea of necessary Connexion. |
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14 |
Translation Study: David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VII - Of the Idea of necessary Connexion. |
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15 |
Translation Study: David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VII - Of the Idea of necessary Connexion. |
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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 |
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Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
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Assignments |
David Hume, Enquiries Concerning Human Understanding and the Principles of Morals, Third Edition with text revised and notes ny P. H. Nidditch, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 2002. Martin Heidegger, II. Abteilung: Vorlesungen, Band 22, Grundbegriffe der Antiken Philosophie, Vittorio Klosterman, Frankfurt am Main. |
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 |
4 |
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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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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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) |
10 |
7 |
70 |
Midterms |
1 |
22 |
22 |
Presentation |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Final examination |
1 |
20 |
20 |
Final Paper |
1 |
25 |
25 |
Total Work Load |
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200 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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8 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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8 |