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Course Code: 
PHIL 503
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 

The aim of this course is to investigate certain theories of knowledge thoroughly throughout the history of philosophy using original texts of philosophers as source material.

Course Content: 

An introduction of the basic concepts such as truth, belief, knowledge based on proof, which are foundations of theories of knowledge, and an analysis of the relation between those concepts. A comparison between theories of knowledge, with regard to the problem of truth. A discussion of philosophical positions such as rationalism, empiricism, scepticism within the framework of ‘knowledge’, and within a certain era in the history of philosophy.

Teaching Methods: 
Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Interactive Lecture, 3: Seminar Discussion, 4: Assignment
Assessment Methods: 
Assessment Methods: A: Testing, B: Seminar, C: Assignment, D: Presentation, E: Term Paper

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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) investigates philosophical texts in epistemology in detail.

1,2

1,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

2) becomes apt at reading and analyzing philosophical texts.

1, 2,11,12

1,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

3) acquires detailed knowledge concerning certain theories of knowledge.

2,10

1,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

4) becomes apt at analyzing and interpreting texts

1, 2,12

1,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

5) distinguishes between knowledge and knowing types; is aware of the manifoldness of knowing.

1,2

1,3,4

A,B,C,D,E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction

 

2

 David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section I - Of the different Species of Philosophy

 

3

David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section II - Of the origin of Ideas

 

4

David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section III - Of the Association of Ideas

 

5

 David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section IV – Sceptical Doubts concerning the Operations of the Understanding

 

6

David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VI - Of the different Species of Philosophy

 

7

David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section VII - Of the Idea of necessary Connexion.

 

8

MIDTERM

 

9

Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft, Transzendentale Elementarlehre, Die Transzendentale Ästhetik

 

10

Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft, Transzendentale Elementarlehre, Die Transzendentale Logik

 

11

Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft, Transzendentale Elementarlehre, Die Transzendentale Analytik

 

12

Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft, Transzendentale Elementarlehre, Die Transzendentale Analytik

 

13

Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft, Transzendentale Elementarlehre, Die Transzendentale Analytik

 

14

Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft, Transzendentale Elementarlehre, Die Analytik der Grundsätze

 

15

Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft, Transzendentale Elementarlehre, Die Analytik der Grundsätze

 

16

FINAL EXAM

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

 

Additional Resources

Kant, Die drei Kritiken, Herausgegeben von Wilhelm Weischedel, suhrkamp taschenbuch wissenschaft.

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.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm

1

20

Presentation

1

20

Final examination

1

30

Final Paper

1

30

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE

 

30

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

70

Total

 

100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

acquires fundamental conceptual and methodological knowledge to use productively and creatively in academic studies.

       

X

 

2

improves a versatile critical and analytical approach, problem-solving,  interpretative and argumentative skills  in relation to  advanced philosophical investigations.

     

X

   

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

     

4

applies life-long learning attitude to various ways of acquiring knowledge in order to maintain a professional and personal  development.

     

X

   

5

develops a consciousness of professional and social ethics.

   

X

     

6

acquires the necessary skill of choosing and developing actual means and using computing technologies effectively for a philosophical study.

       

X

 

7

conducts an advanced study in history of philosophy which requires expertise, independently by using original texts.

       

X

 

8

applies philosophical knowledge to questions concerning contemporary, socio-cultural and political problematics.

     

X

   

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

   

10

acquires the skill and background for making contributions to the field of history of philosophy, in national and international terms.

     

X

   

11

uses his/her philosophical knowledge to establish interactions at national and international level.

     

X

   

12

produces work of the quality of a contribution in national and international peer-reviewed journals in philosophy.

     

X

   

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

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

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

 

 

175

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

7

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

7