The aim of the introductory philosophy course is to reveal the basic problems of the intellectual and practical life of the human being and to make a critical reflection on the answers given to these problems in the history of philosophy.
Course Content
This course contains; What is philosophy? Fundamental concepts related to philosophy,Why do we need philosophy?,Individual and societal contributions of philosophy,Qualifications of philosophical thinking,Subjects of philosophy,Ontology,What is true,Why do we need philosophy? ,Epistemology,Theory of knowledge (Platon, Aristotales, Descartes, Locke),Philosophy of science,Axiology,Philosophy of ethics,Place of philosophy in 20th and 21th century.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. will be able to comprehend the fields of philosophy
9
A
1.1. compares and analyses different philosophical views.
1.2. Understands the philosophical way of thinking.
2. will be able to explain the relationship between philosophy and science
9
A
2.1. Interprets the problems in everyday life in terms of philosophy.
2.2. Approaches philosophical problems with a critical, questioning approach.
3. will be able to analyse the relationship between philosophy and other disciplines
9
A
3.1. Compares philosophical and religious knowledge.
3.2. Compares phiolosophical and practical knowledge
4. will be able to improve critical thinking skills.
9
A
4.1. mantıklı tartışma ve müzakerelerde bulunmayı öğrenir
4.2. Improves ability to reason soundly and write clearly
5. will be able to develop the ability to put forward their own and others' philosophical assumptions.
9
A
5.1. develops the ability and a willingness to question one’s own previously unquestioned assumptions.
5.2. Develops active reading skills to understand and explain philosophical texts.
Teaching Methods:
9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
What is philosophy? Fundamental concepts related to philosophy
2
Why do we need philosophy?
3
Individual and societal contributions of philosophy
4
Qualifications of philosophical thinking
5
Subjects of philosophy
6
Ontology
7
What is true
8
Why do we need philosophy?
9
Epistemology
10
Theory of knowledge (Platon, Aristotales, Descartes, Locke)
11
Philosophy of science
12
Axiology
13
Philosophy of ethics
14
Place of philosophy in 20th and 21th century
Resources
1- Ahmet Cevizci, 2013. Felsefeye Giriş. Nobel Yayınevi.
2- Alev Alatlı, Safsata Kılavuzu, http://www.safsatakilavuzu.com/2-
3- E.F. Schumacher, Aklı Karışıklar İçin Kılavuz, İstanbul: Küre Yayınları 2015
4- Kritik ve Analitik Düşünme web sitesindeki kaynaklar- https://www.kritikanalitik.global/kitaplar/
5- Robert Paul Wolff. 2014. About Philosophy. Pearson.
6- John Shand. 2003. Philosophy and Philosophers. London: UCL Press.
7- Will Durant. 2012. The Story of Philosophy. New York: Simon and Schuster
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines the theoretical issues in the field of HRM.
X
2
Describes the necessary quantitative and statistical methods in the field of HRM.
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of HRM.
X
4
Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required in HRM.
X
5
Prepares HR projects and leads teams.
X
6
Constantly updates himself / herself by following developments in science and technology with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got.
X
7
Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of HRM.
8
Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication skills.
9
Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values.
10
Within the framework of community involvement, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary.
X
11
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
12
Have the necessary skills to ascertain person-job fit and person-organization fit.
13
Have enough knowledge to put forward some ideas in all business functions and have aptitude to collaborate with other departments.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
2
28
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
14
2
28
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
1
10
10
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
158
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(158/30)
5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
INTRODUCTION to PHILOSOPHY
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Ömer Erdem KOÇAK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Ömer Erdem KOÇAK
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of the introductory philosophy course is to reveal the basic problems of the intellectual and practical life of the human being and to make a critical reflection on the answers given to these problems in the history of philosophy.
Course Content
This course contains; What is philosophy? Fundamental concepts related to philosophy,Why do we need philosophy?,Individual and societal contributions of philosophy,Qualifications of philosophical thinking,Subjects of philosophy,Ontology,What is true,Why do we need philosophy? ,Epistemology,Theory of knowledge (Platon, Aristotales, Descartes, Locke),Philosophy of science,Axiology,Philosophy of ethics,Place of philosophy in 20th and 21th century.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. will be able to comprehend the fields of philosophy
9
A
1.1. compares and analyses different philosophical views.
1.2. Understands the philosophical way of thinking.
2. will be able to explain the relationship between philosophy and science
9
A
2.1. Interprets the problems in everyday life in terms of philosophy.
2.2. Approaches philosophical problems with a critical, questioning approach.
3. will be able to analyse the relationship between philosophy and other disciplines
9
A
3.1. Compares philosophical and religious knowledge.
3.2. Compares phiolosophical and practical knowledge
4. will be able to improve critical thinking skills.
9
A
4.1. mantıklı tartışma ve müzakerelerde bulunmayı öğrenir
4.2. Improves ability to reason soundly and write clearly
5. will be able to develop the ability to put forward their own and others' philosophical assumptions.
9
A
5.1. develops the ability and a willingness to question one’s own previously unquestioned assumptions.
5.2. Develops active reading skills to understand and explain philosophical texts.
Teaching Methods:
9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
What is philosophy? Fundamental concepts related to philosophy
2
Why do we need philosophy?
3
Individual and societal contributions of philosophy
4
Qualifications of philosophical thinking
5
Subjects of philosophy
6
Ontology
7
What is true
8
Why do we need philosophy?
9
Epistemology
10
Theory of knowledge (Platon, Aristotales, Descartes, Locke)
11
Philosophy of science
12
Axiology
13
Philosophy of ethics
14
Place of philosophy in 20th and 21th century
Resources
1- Ahmet Cevizci, 2013. Felsefeye Giriş. Nobel Yayınevi.
2- Alev Alatlı, Safsata Kılavuzu, http://www.safsatakilavuzu.com/2-
3- E.F. Schumacher, Aklı Karışıklar İçin Kılavuz, İstanbul: Küre Yayınları 2015
4- Kritik ve Analitik Düşünme web sitesindeki kaynaklar- https://www.kritikanalitik.global/kitaplar/
5- Robert Paul Wolff. 2014. About Philosophy. Pearson.
6- John Shand. 2003. Philosophy and Philosophers. London: UCL Press.
7- Will Durant. 2012. The Story of Philosophy. New York: Simon and Schuster
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines the theoretical issues in the field of HRM.
X
2
Describes the necessary quantitative and statistical methods in the field of HRM.
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of HRM.
X
4
Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required in HRM.
X
5
Prepares HR projects and leads teams.
X
6
Constantly updates himself / herself by following developments in science and technology with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got.
X
7
Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of HRM.
8
Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication skills.
9
Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values.
10
Within the framework of community involvement, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary.
X
11
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
12
Have the necessary skills to ascertain person-job fit and person-organization fit.
13
Have enough knowledge to put forward some ideas in all business functions and have aptitude to collaborate with other departments.