The aim of this course is to discuss the methodically heuristic force of understanding and interpretation through exposing the distinction of philosophyi history, humanities and literature in terms of their problems.
An analysis of the fundamental problems of hermeneutics, especially of understanding, explanation, and interpretation through the works of Dilthey, Gadamer, Habermas and Ricoeur; as well as a discussion on the possibilities of knowing provided by hermeneutics.
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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) grasps the difference of understanding and interpretation from explanation. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
2) compares natural and human sciences in terms of their methods. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
3) assesses the cognitive value of understanding and interpretation. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
4) specializes in the fundamental texts the thinkers in the hermeneutic tradition. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
5) discusses the implications of hermeneutics in the study of social, historical and literary questions. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Introduction: The project of hermeneutics |
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2 |
Dilthey and the peculiarity of Geisteswissenschaften |
Dilthey |
3 |
Hermeneutics as the method of Geisteswissenschaften |
Dilthey |
4 |
Dilthey’s philosophy of history |
Dilthey |
5 |
Origins of hermeneutics before Schleiermacher |
Excerpts |
6 |
Schleiermacher: hermeneutics and philology |
Schleiermacher |
7 |
Schleiermacher: hermeneutics and religious texts |
Schleiermacher |
8 |
Schleiermacher: hermeneutics as a method |
Schleiermacher |
9 |
Presentations |
- |
10 |
Hermeneutics and phenomenology: Dilthey, Husserl, Heidegger |
Dilthey, Heidegger |
11 |
Gadamer: Truth and Method |
Gadamer |
12 |
Gadamer: Truth and Method |
Gadamer |
13 |
Apel: Hermeneutics and philosophy of language |
Apel |
14 |
Ricoeur: Hermeneutics and literature |
Ricoeur |
15 |
Presentations |
- |
16 |
General discussion |
- |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
F. Schleiermacher, Hermeneutics and Criticism. Ed. and trans. Andrew Bowie. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998. F. Schleiermacher, Hermeneutik und Kritik. Ed. Manfred Frank. Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1993. F. Schleiermacher, Hermeneutics. The Handwritten Manuscripts. Ed. Heinz Kimmerle. Trans. James Duke and Jack Forstman. Montana: Scholars Press, 1977. F. Schleiermacher, Hermeneutik. Nach den Handschriften. Ed. Heinz Kimmerle. Heidelberg: Carl Winter, 1974. W. Dilthey, The Formation of the Historical World in the Human Sciences. Eds. Rudolf A. Makkreel and Frithjof Rodi. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2002. W. Dilthey, Hermeneutics and the Study of History.Eds. R. A. Makkreel and F. Rodi. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1996. W. Dilthey, Introduction to the Human Sciences. Eds. R. A. Makkreel and F. Rodi. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1989. M. Heidegger, Being and Time. Trans. John Macquarrie and Edward Robinson. San Francisco: Harper, 1962. H.-G. Gadamer, Truth and Method. Trans. Joel Weinsheimer and Donald G. Marshall. New York: Continuum, 1994. H.-G. Gadamer, Philosophical Hermeneutics. Trans. David E. Linge. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1976. K.-O. Apel, “Regulative Ideas or Truth-Happening? An Attempt to Answer the Question of the Conditions of Possibility of Valid Understanding.” Trans. Ralf Sommermeier. Hahn, 67-94. K.-O. Apel, J. Habermas (eds.). Hermeneutik und Ideologiekritik. Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1971. P. Ricoeur, The Conflicts of Interpretation: Essays in Hermeneutics. Tr. Willis Domingo et al. Evanston: Northwestern University Press, 1974. P. Ricoeur, Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences: Essays on Language, Action and Interpretation. Trans. John B. Thompson. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981. |
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 |
Participation in seminar discussions |
1 |
10 |
Assignments |
2 |
20 |
Presentation |
2 |
30 |
Final Paper |
1 |
40 |
Total |
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100 |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
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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1 |
2 |
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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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 analyse 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, a modern language in addition to English and history of philosophy to conduct an advanced 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 |
9 |
144 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
13 |
10 |
130 |
Assignments |
2 |
40 |
80 |
Presentation |
2 |
40 |
80 |
Final Paper |
1 |
80 |
80 |
Total Work Load |
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514 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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20,56 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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20 |