ISTINYE UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| Mechanical Engineering (English) | |||||
| 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: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. İBRAHİM EYLEM DOĞAN | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | İbrahim Eylem Doğan | ||||
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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
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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: | - 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 |
Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| 1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechanical Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |||||||||||
| 2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |||||||||||
| 3) Design complex Mechanical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||||||||
| 4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechanical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |||||||||||
| 5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechanical Engineering. | |||||||||||
| 6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechanical-related problems. | |||||||||||
| 7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||||||||
| 8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |||||||||||
| 9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechanical Engineering applications. | |||||||||||
| 10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |||||||||||
| 11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechanical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechanical engineering solutions. | |||||||||||
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechanical Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Design complex Mechanical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechanical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechanical Engineering. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechanical-related problems. | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechanical Engineering applications. | |
| 10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechanical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechanical 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 | ||||||