Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SOS118 |
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. BÜLENT TANSEL |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The aim of this course is to enable students to; They recognize the most important arguments of western philosophy about religion, metaphysics, epistemology and morality and enable them to analyze, evaluate and criticize these arguments with logical reasoning. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
The content of the course; constitutes a selection from the main currents of philosophy, selected names in the history of philosophy and their main contributions to the history of thought. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Recognize the most important arguments of Western philosophy about religion, metaphysics, epistemology and moral philosophy |
Question whether these arguments can be derived from the results and precessors or not. |
Differentiate valid, coherent and robust reasoning from invalid, inconsistent and inaccurate reasoning. |
Interpret the most important arguments of western philosophy. |
Discuss with each other in order to better predict and avoid counter-arguments. |
Interpret moral dilemmas based on philosophical thought experiments and hypothesis. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
Discussion on the nature of philosophical arguments |
Lecture-Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Philosophy of Religion: Five Evidences of St. Aquinas |
Lecture-Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
Argument of Word, Onthological argument |
Lecture-Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
Pascal's gambling, James' desire to believe |
Lecture-Discussion |
5 |
Reading |
Problem of evil, Defense of free will |
Lecture-Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
Euthyphron dilemma, Nietzsche’s argument of "God is Dead" |
Lecture-Discussion |
7 |
Reading |
Metaphysics: Parmenides' rejection of change, Platon's argument of ideas |
Lecture-Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Metaphysics: Parmenides' rejection of change, Platon's argument of ideas |
Lecture-Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
Berkeley's idealism, Epicurus' argument on death, Sartre's argument on freedom |
Lecture-Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
Epistemology: Descartes's Cogito argument, Gettier problem, Hume's problem of reasoning |
Lecture-Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
Philosophy of ethics: Platon's State, Aristoteles' argument on function |
Lecture-Discussion |
13 |
Reading |
Philosophy of ethics: Platon's State, Aristoteles' argument on function |
Lecture-Discussion |
14 |
Reading |
Kant's categorical command |
Lecture-Discussion |
15 |
Reading |
Mill and utilitarianism |
Lecture-Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Bruce,M., Barbone,S.(2017). Batı Felsefesindeki 100 Temel Mesele, (M. Topal, Çev.). İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul. |
Platon. (2018). Devlet, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul. |
Nietzsche, F. (2010). Ahlakın Soy Kütüğü Üzerine, (T. Erdem, Çev.). Arya Yayıncılık, İstanbul. |
Paul, R. ,Elder, L.(2014). Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life, Pearson: Essex, UK. |
Dennet,D. (2013). Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, Norton: New York. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use knowledge sources consisting of the most effective methods and up-to-date information, implementation of tools and materials about psychology and supporting disciplinaries.
(Blooms 3)
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2 |
Determine problems in the field of psychology and solve them. (Blooms 3)
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Discriminate between normal and abnormal behaviours. (Blooms 2)
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2 |
Interpret psychology researches and report on them. (Blooms 3)
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate between psychology and other social sciences on relations. (Blooms 4)
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply psychological tests. (Blooms 3)
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2 |
Integrate knowledge and skills gained on the theories of contemporary psychology in the phases of helping individuals. (Blooms 6)
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3 |
Conduct several experiments in the field of psychology. (Blooms 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Collaborate with relevant organizations and individuals on the field studies. (Blooms 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Integrate developments in the field of psychology to the existing knowledge.
(Blooms 6)
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2 |
Scientifically analyse human behaviours. (Blooms 4)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain knowledge and ideas gained in the field fluently and apprehensibly in a written way and verbally. (Blooms 2)
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2 |
Recognize individual, national and universal effects of problems in the field of psychology. (Blooms 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Integrate computer software and hardware and statistics in the field of psychology to their studies. (Blooms 6)
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2 |
Survey developments in informatics and communication technologies. (Blooms 4)
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3 |
Support social projects in the field of psychology. (Blooms 5)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
1 |
13 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
6 |
5 |
30 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
3 |
15 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
40 |
0 |
102 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
102 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
4,0 |
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