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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI249

Course Name:

Freewill

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. İBRAHİM EYLEM DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

İbrahim Eylem Doğan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to discover, explain, and discuss various philosophical arguments about the notion of free will both historically and thematically.

Course Content:

The objective of this course is to provide students with an introductory knowledge about the fundamental philosophical questions on the concept of free will. An efficient and comprehensive philosophical study requires first of all a reflective thinking about the conceptual framework of the problem in question. In accordance with this principle, the course starts with an introductory session focusing on the concepts of will, free will and determinism. Then, following an historical order, it analyses the approaches of ten different thinkers under four modules, from Ancient Greek to twentieth century. On the grounds of our discussions throughout the semester, we will try to get an insight about several crucial philosophical issues that are closely linked to the concept of free will such as individual responsibility, the problem of evil, autonomy and possibility of morals, and philosophical foundations of law and justice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will learn to read actively philosophical texts.
2) Students will become familiar with the discussions about some of the major philosophical issues throughout the history of philosophy.
3) Students will learn to reason creatively with precision.
4) Students will learn to think critically about major philosophical problems.
5) Students will develop a historical perspective on different disciplines of philosophy.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Conceptual Framework: Will, Free Will and Determinism
2)	Plato: Moral Determinism	Selection from Plato, Gorgias, Phaedo, Phaedrus
3)	Aristotle: Moral Knowledge and the Problem of Free Will	Selection from Aristotle, The Nichomachean Ethics.
4)	St Augustine: Free Will, the Reality of Evil, and Dependence on God	Reading: Selection from St Augustine, On Free Choice of Will
5)	St Thomas Aquinas: Reason, Will and Freedom of Decision	Selection from St Thomas Aquinas, De Veritate
6)	Catching up and Review for the Midterm Exam
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Descartes: Infinite Freedom with Limited Power	Selections from René Descartes, Meditations
9)	Spinoza: Human Freedom in a Deterministic World	Reading Material: Baruch Spinoza, Selections from The Ethics
10)	Kant: Free Will and Practical Reason	Selection from Immanuel Kant, Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Ethics
11)	Schopenhauer: Free Will and Determinism	Reading: Selection from Arthur Schopenhauer, On the Freedom of the Will
12)	Nietzsche: Mythology of Free Will and Genealogical Analysis of Human Decisions	Selection from Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil, Human, All Too Human.
13)	Sartre: Condemned to be Free	Reading: Selection from Jean Paul Sartre, Being and Nothingness
14)	Catching up and Review for the Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

- Aristotle, The Nichomahean Ethics
- Descartes René, Meditations
- Kant Immanuel, Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals
- Nietzsche Friedrich, Beyond Good and Evil
- Nietzsche Friedrich, Human, All Too Human
- Plato, Gorgias
- Plato, Phaedo
- Plato, Phaedrus
- Sartre Jean Paul, Being and Nothingness
- Schopenhauer Arthur, On the Freedom of the Will
- Spinoza Baruch, The Ethics
- St Augustine, On Free Choice of Will
- St Thomas Aquinas, De Veritate

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences.
2) Has sufficient knowledge in Electrical and Electronics engineering–specific subjects.
3) Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, and Electrical and Electronics engineering to solve complex engineering problems.
4) Has the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, and to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
5) Has the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
6) Has the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering practice, and to use information technologies effectively.
7) Has the ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics engineering–specific research topics.
8) Has the ability to work effectively in disciplinary teams.
9) Has the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
10) Has the ability to work individually.
11) Has the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; has knowledge of at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
12) Has awareness of the necessity for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
13) Acts in accordance with ethical principles; has knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and of the standards used in engineering practices.
14) Has knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
15) Has awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
16) Has knowledge of sustainable development.
17) Has knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety on a universal and societal scale, and awareness of contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
18) Has awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has sufficient knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences.
2)	Has sufficient knowledge in Electrical and Electronics engineering–specific subjects.
3)	Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, and Electrical and Electronics engineering to solve complex engineering problems.
4)	Has the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, and to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
5)	Has the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
6)	Has the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering practice, and to use information technologies effectively.
7)	Has the ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics engineering–specific research topics.
8)	Has the ability to work effectively in disciplinary teams.
9)	Has the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
10)	Has the ability to work individually.
11)	Has the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; has knowledge of at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
12)	Has awareness of the necessity for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
13)	Acts in accordance with ethical principles; has knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and of the standards used in engineering practices.
14)	Has knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
15)	Has awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
16)	Has knowledge of sustainable development.
17)	Has knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety on a universal and societal scale, and awareness of contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
18)	Has awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	13	4	3		91
Midterms	1	10	2		12
Final	1	15	3		18
Total Workload					121