| Course Objectives: |
The primary concern of philosophy is the study of ideas central to the ways we think and live. The value, however, of many of our key concepts is often hidden from us. We take the ways we make sense of ourselves and the world for granted. We forget why truth matters or acting decently is a minimal requirement for treating others justly. Philosophy makes the invisible visible. It cultivates techniques that help us become clearer about what matters to us most. It develops skills that are essential in the pursuit of every discipline. The course will ask and aim to answer central questions in philosophy: i.e., “Can Machines Think?” ; “What is Consciousness?” “Do Persons have Free Will?”; “How do you Know you are not a Brain-in-a-Vat or Living in a Matrix?”; “What is Justice?” ; “What’s so Bad about Inequality?” ; “If you had the Option, would you choose to be immortal?” ; “Does Life have Meaning?”. In other words, this course is more about thinking than it is about coverage or the memorization of a bunch of facts. The main focus is on the questions. |
| Course Content: |
To gain familiarity with traditional philosophical issues like scepticism, free will and the problem of evil. This includes understanding both what the issues are and why they are important. Therefore, this course will introduce you to some of the main themes of philosophy, as well as help you to learn how to reason philosophically. We’ll look at a number of important problems from different areas of philosophy; first getting a broad idea of what each issue is about, discussing its history and significance, and then working together to understand and critique key philosophical arguments by means of certain readings that deal with the problem at issue. An important focus of this course, in addition to the philosophical content we examine, is on how to think carefully and critically about the issues discussed and the arguments that you read. You’ll learn how to assess the material, develop your own view on the problems covered, and how to argue for and support the positions you take. |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Understand and summarize philosophical arguments
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2) Make and respond to philosophical arguments
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3) Conduct well-reasoned debates about controversial topics
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4) Use findings in other areas of science to inform philosophy (and vice versa)
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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Further Study |
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General Introduction: Means & Aims |
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General Introduction: Means & Aims |
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Warburton, 1-7; Law A, 14-21
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Philosophy and its History
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Law A, 24-43
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Branches of Philosophy-1: Knowledge
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Law A, 49-73
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Branches of Philosophy-2: Metaphysics
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Law A, 75-100
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Branches of Philosophy-3: Moral Philosophy- Ethics
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Law A, 101-121
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MIDTERM WEEK |
COURSE MATERIALS
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Branches of Philosophy-4: Philosophy of Mind
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Law A, 123-138
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Branches of Philosophy-4: Philosophy of Mind
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Law A, 123-138
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Branches of Philosophy-5: Philosophy of Religion
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Warton, 11-38; Law A, 139-160
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Branches of Philosophy-6: Political Philosophy
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Law A, 161-178
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Branches of Philosophy-7: Philosophy of Science
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Law A 179-189
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Week 12 (May 19) NO CLASS PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
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Branches of Philosophy-8: Aesthetics and Art
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Warburton, 151-170
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Philosophical Currents : Idealism, Realism, Monism, Dualism Rationalism, Empiricism, Criticism, Critical Empiricism
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Fullerton, 107-143
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Philosophers- Selected figures will be discussed
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Law A, 228-346
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Philosophers- Selected figures will be discussed
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Law A, 228-346
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Final period |
COURSE TEXT
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Evaluates cognitive, psychological, social reasons and consequences of human behavior. |
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1.1 Comprehends relation of psychology with other social sciences and analyzes psychological processes with an interdisciplinary approach. |
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1.2 Uses research methods and techniques such as data collection, analysis and interpretation effectively. |
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1.3 Has advanced academic and clinical knowledge, skills and experience in different fields of psychology. |
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1.4 Explains basic psychological concepts, models and theories; analyzes psychological processes. |
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Comprehends his/her professional competencies and limitations. |
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2.1 Takes social context into account while evaluating personal factors and issues. |
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2.2 Tries to contribute to the solution of social problems using his/her professional knowledge and social skills. |
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2.3 Acquires new information about psychological issues and practices by following current research in psychology. |
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2.4 Improves his/her skills as a psychologist by participating in trainings in the field of psychology. |
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Reflects his/her knowledge, academic and clinical experience acquired in psychology education in professional practice effectively. |
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3.1 Demonstrates advanced analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills in professional work. |
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3.2 Works within professional ethical principles making unprejudiced and non-discriminatory professional assessment in practice and academic research. |
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3.3 Conducts preventive activities to alleviate possible problems in practice; contributes to improvement of professional practice. |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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Acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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