Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SOC118 |
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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 |
Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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1 |
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2 |
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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1 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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3 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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2 |
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2 |
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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1 |
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3 |
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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1 |
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2 |
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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4 |
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2 |
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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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 |
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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2 |
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2 |
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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4 |
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2 |
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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2 |
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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 |
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 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
3,9 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
4,0 |
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