The aim of this course is to study the texts of a major philosopher (Leibniz in this case) in order discuss their concepts, problems, theories, disputes and influences in detail.
A selection and analysis of the texts by one or more of the philosophers chosen among Heraclitus, Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustinus, Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this course a student: |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
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1) grasps the concepts and theories of the philosopher in question. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
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2) discusses the problems formulated by the philosopher in question. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
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3) assesses the arguments of the philosopher in comparison with those of other philosophers’ on the same questions. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
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4) specializes in the texts of the philosopher in question. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
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5) distinguishes the implications of the philosopher’s thoughts for later discussions. |
1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
B, C, D, E |
Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Leibniz: Philosopher, logician, mathematician and theologian |
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Leibniz’s three principles 1: Principle of contradiction |
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Leibniz’s three principles 2: Principle of sufficient reason |
Assigned texts |
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4 |
Leibniz’s three principles 3: Principle of the identity of indiscernibles |
Assigned texts |
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Why is there something rather then nothing? |
Assigned texts |
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6 |
Leibniz’s theory of monads |
Assigned texts |
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Leibniz’s theory of the preestablished harmony |
Assigned texts |
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8 |
Leibniz’s theory of knowledge: truths of reason and truths of fact |
Assigned texts |
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9 |
Leibniz’s discussions 1: The Locke-Leibniz debate |
Assigned texts |
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10 |
Leibniz’s discussions 1: Leibniz between Descartes and Locke; tabula rasa and innate ideas |
Assigned texts |
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11 |
Leibniz’s discussions 2: Leibniz-Clarke correspondence |
Assigned texts |
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12 |
Leibniz’s discussions 2: Leibniz against Newton; science, philosophy and theology |
Assigned texts |
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13 |
Leibniz and the German school philosophy |
Assigned texts |
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Kant’s critique Leibniz |
Assigned texts |
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Leibniz and contemporary logic |
Assigned texts |
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16 |
General assessment |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Sämtliche Schriften und Briefe. Edited by the Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin. Darmstadt, 1923-, Leipzig, 1938-, Berlin, 1950-. Die philosophischen Schriften. 7 vols. Edited by C. I. Gerhardt. Berlin, 1875–90. Reprint, Hildesheim: Georg Olms, 1965. Opera omnia, nunc primum collecta… 6 vols. Edited by Ludovici Dutens. Genevae, 1768. Mathematische Schriften. 7 vols. Edited by C. I. Gerhardt. Halle, 1849–63. Reprint, Hildesheim: Georg Olms, 1963. Opuscules et fragments inédits de Leibniz. Extraits des manuscrits… Edited by Louis Couturat. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 1903. Reprint, Hildesheim: Georg Olms, 1961. Nouvelles lettres et opuscules inédits de Leibniz. Edited by A. Foucher de Careil. Paris, 1857. Reprint, Hildesheim: Georg Olms, 1971. |
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Additional Resources |
The Leibniz-Arnauld Correspondence. Edited and translated by H. T. Mason. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1967. The Leibniz-Des Bosses Correspondence. Edited and translated by Brandon C. Look and Donald Rutherford. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2007. Lettres de Leibniz à Arnauld d'après un manuscrit inédit. Edited by G. Rodis-Lewis. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 1952. Logical Papers. Translated and edited by G. H. R. Parkinson. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1966. New Essays on Human Understanding. Tr. Peter Remnant and Jonathan Bennett. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981. Philosophical Essays. Translated and edited by Roger Ariew and Dan Garber. Indianapolis: Hackett, 1989. Philosophical Texts. Edited and translated by R.S. Woolhouse and Richard Francks. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998. Political Writings. Edited by Patrick Riley. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988. Textes inédits d'après les manuscrits de la Bibliothèque provinciale de Hanovre. 2 vols. Edited by Gaston Grua. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 1948. |
Material Sharing
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MATERIAL SHARING |
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Assessment
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ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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PERCENTAGE |
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Participation in seminar discussions |
1 |
10 |
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Assignments |
3 |
30 |
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Presentation |
1 |
20 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
40 |
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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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40 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 analyse 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. |
X |
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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. |
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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16 x Total course hours) |
16 |
7 |
112 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
12 |
168 |
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Assignments |
3 |
24 |
72 |
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Presentation |
2 |
40 |
80 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
80 |
80 |
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Total Work Load |
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512 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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20,48 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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20 |