Course Objectives: |
It aims to comprehend the basic theories of the philosophy of being through the concepts of object, event, existence, sameness, the problem of universals, spatio-temporal continuity and change. |
Course Content: |
“What is existence?”, “What is the condition of existence?”, “What are the types of existence?” The concepts of object, event, existence, sameness, universals, spatio-temporal continuity and change, which are the subject of ontology, will be examined. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Knowledge and doubt: Descartes 1 |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. |
2) |
Knowledge and doubt: Descartes 2 |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. |
3) |
Mind 1 |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. |
4) |
Mind 2 |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. |
5) |
Mind 3 |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. |
6) |
Mind and self |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. |
7) |
Mind and Self-2 |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009. |
8) |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9) |
Freedom and action |
Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019. |
10) |
Freedom and action 2 |
Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019. |
11) |
Freedom and action 3 |
Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019. |
12) |
Mind and body |
Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019. |
13) |
Ontology of events |
Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019. |
14) |
Ontology of physical objects |
Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019. |
15) |
FINAL EXAM |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019. |
References: |
Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayanlar: A. Kadir Çüçen, Melek Zeynep Zafer, Adnan Esenyel, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2009.
Metafizik: Kavram ve Problemleriyle Varlık Felsefesi, Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. A. Kadir Çüçen, SENTEZ YAYINLARI, 2019. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Gains comprehensive knowledge about the history of philosophy from antiquity to the present day. |
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2) |
Acquires analytical and critical thinking skills. |
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3) |
Obtains comprehensive knowledge about fundamental disciplines such as ontology, epistemology, ethics. |
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4) |
Acquires theoretical knowledge in the field of logic and gains the ability to apply this knowledge in practice. |
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Develops skills in close reading, logical analysis, and interpretation of philosophical texts, as well as reasoning abilities. |
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6) |
Learns philosophical inquiry and various methods of reasoning. |
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7) |
Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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8) |
Evaluates historical and current events from a philosophical perspective. |
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9) |
Gains the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, interpret texts, and write philosophical texts. |
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10) |
Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues. |
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Expresses thoughts on philosophical topics and proposes solutions to problems in written and oral form. |
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Learns to apply philosophical inquiry skills in interdisciplinary studies and transfer these skills to other disciplines. |
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Gains a historical perspective on the deterministic relationship between philosophy and science. |
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14) |
Acquires historical knowledge about the meanings and scope of basic philosophical concepts. |
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