The aim of this course is to offer a philosophical approach to and discuss certain scientific theories.
A philosophical approach to certain scientific theories within the framework of history of science. Evaluation of scientific methods and analyses of various philosophical perspectives.
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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) acquires detailed knowledge concerning fundamental problems of philosophy of science |
1,2,4,10 |
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A,B,C,D,E |
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2) questions/takes as an object science itself and its working manner. |
1,2,4,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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3) evaluates the progress in the history of science philosophically. |
1,2,4,10,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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4) distinguishes between epistemology and philosophy of science. |
1,2,4,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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5) becomes apt at conducting interdisciplinary investigations. |
1,2,4,11,12 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
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6) acquired detailed knowledge concerning certain scientific theories. |
1,2,10 |
1,2,3,4 |
A,B,C,D,E |
Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Topics |
Study Materials |
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Introduction |
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Sir Isaac Newton, The Principia: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy |
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Sir Isaac Newton, The Principia: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy |
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Sir Isaac Newton, The Principia: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy |
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Popper, Karl (2004 reprint). The logic of scientific discovery, Falsifiability |
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Popper, Karl (2004 reprint). The logic of scientific discovery, Degrees of Testability. |
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Popper, Karl (2004 reprint). The logic of scientific discovery, Simplicity. |
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MIDTERM |
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Kuhn, T. S., The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, The Priority of Paradigms. |
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10 |
Kuhn, T. S., The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Crisis and the Emergency of Scientific Theories. |
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Kuhn, T. S., The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Normal Science as Puzzle-Solving. |
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Kuhn, T. S., The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, The Route to Normal Science. |
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Albert Einstein. Relativity: the Special and the General Theory |
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Albert Einstein. Relativity: the Special and the General Theory |
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Albert Einstein. Relativity: the Special and the General Theory |
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FINAL EXAM |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Kuhn, T. S. (1970). The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, 2nd. ed. [Univ. of Chicago Pr]. Koyre, Alexandre, Metaphysics & Measurement: Essays in Scientific Revolution Harvard University Press 1968. Paul Feyerabend, Against Method: Outline of an Anarchistic Theory of Knowledge(1975) Popper, Karl (2004 reprint). The logic of scientific discovery. London & New York: Routledge Classics. Sir Isaac Newton, The Principia: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy Alexandre Koyré, Newtonian studies (London: Chapman and Hall, 1965). Albert Einstein. Relativity: the Special and the General Theory, 10th edition (there are a total of 17 editions) |
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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Midterm |
1 |
20 |
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Presentation |
1 |
20 |
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Final examination |
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30 |
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Final Paper |
1 |
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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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. |
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. |
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acquires the skill and background for making contributions to the field of history of philosophy, in national and international terms. |
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uses his/her philosophical knowledge to establish interactions at national and international level. |
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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 |