Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOC118 | INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
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 | Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. FİKRİYE GÖZDE MOCAN |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | At the end of this course, students will be able to recognize the most important arguments of religion, metaphysics, epistemology and morality and analyze, evaluate and criticize these arguments with logical reasoning. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the examination of most effective arguments on the philosophy of religion in Western philosophy (St. Aquinas, Pascal, Plato and Nietzsche); metaphysics (Parmenides, Plato, Berkeley, Epicurus, Sartre); epistemology (Descartes, Gettier, Hume) and moral philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, Kant and Mill). |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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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. |
Interpret moral dilemmas based on philosophical thought experiments and hypothesis. |
Discuss with each other in order to better predict and avoid counter-arguments. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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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 | Kant's categorical command | 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 |
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Bruce, M. & Barbone, S. (2017). Batı Felsefesindeki 100 Temel Mesele. Çeviri: Mustafa Topal, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. |
Platon (2018). Devlet. Çeviri: M. Ali Cimcoz, Sabahattin Eyüboğlu. İstanbul: Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları. |
Nietzsche, F. (2010). Ahlakın Soy Kütüğü Üzerine. Çeviri: Turan Erdem. İstanbul: Arya Yayıncılık. |
Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2014). Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life. Essex: Pearson. |
Dennet, D. (2013). Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking. New York: Norton. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
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To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
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Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
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Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
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Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
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Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
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Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
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Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
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Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.
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Communication & Social |
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Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
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To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
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Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 7 | 4 | 28 |
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 | 41 | 0 | 100 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 100 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 3,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |