INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS118	INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY	2	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to; They recognize the most important arguments of western philosophy about religion, metaphysics, epistemology and morality and enable them to analyze, evaluate and criticize these arguments with logical reasoning.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course; constitutes a selection from the main currents of philosophy, selected names in the history of philosophy and their main contributions to the history of thought.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognize the most important arguments of Western philosophy about religion, metaphysics, epistemology and moral philosophy
Question whether these arguments can be derived from the results and precessors or not.
Differentiate valid, coherent and robust reasoning from invalid, inconsistent and inaccurate reasoning.
Interpret the most important arguments of western philosophy.
Discuss with each other in order to better predict and avoid counter-arguments.
Interpret moral dilemmas based on philosophical thought experiments and hypothesis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Discussion on the nature of philosophical arguments	Lecture-Discussion
2	Reading	Philosophy of Religion: Five Evidences of St. Aquinas	Lecture-Discussion
3	Reading	Argument of Word, Onthological argument	Lecture-Discussion
4	Reading	Pascal's gambling, James' desire to believe	Lecture-Discussion
5	Reading	Problem of evil, Defense of free will	Lecture-Discussion
6	Reading	Euthyphron dilemma, Nietzsche’s argument of "God is Dead"	Lecture-Discussion
7	Reading	Metaphysics: Parmenides' rejection of change, Platon's argument of ideas	Lecture-Discussion
8	Reading	Metaphysics: Parmenides' rejection of change, Platon's argument of ideas	Lecture-Discussion
9	Reading	Berkeley's idealism, Epicurus' argument on death, Sartre's argument on freedom	Lecture-Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Epistemology: Descartes's Cogito argument, Gettier problem, Hume's problem of reasoning	Lecture-Discussion
12	Reading	Philosophy of ethics: Platon's State, Aristoteles' argument on function	Lecture-Discussion
13	Reading	Philosophy of ethics: Platon's State, Aristoteles' argument on function	Lecture-Discussion
14	Reading	Kant's categorical command	Lecture-Discussion
15	Reading	Mill and utilitarianism	Lecture-Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bruce,M., Barbone,S.(2017). Batı Felsefesindeki 100 Temel Mesele, (M. Topal, Çev.). İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul.
Platon. (2018). Devlet, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul.
Nietzsche, F. (2010). Ahlakın Soy Kütüğü Üzerine, (T. Erdem, Çev.). Arya Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Paul, R. ,Elder, L.(2014). Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life, Pearson: Essex, UK.
Dennet,D. (2013). Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, Norton: New York.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current information about the field by associating with the modern technical and material knowledge necessary for conservation and restoration.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish a connection between the knowledge and facts acquired in the field of Restoration and Conservation and the necessary scientific and digital technological areas.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of restoration and conservation.	0
2	Interpret the concepts and laws of conservation on universal scale.		1
3	Prepare technical specifications, discovery, quantity and progress reports.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the raw material and current deterioration status of the work.	0
2	Prepare restoration and restitution projects.	0
3	Analyze the problems and project data in restoration and conservation projects.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conclude an advanced project related to the field independently.	0
2	Collaborate with other departments in offices, workshops, construction sites and archaeological excavations.	0
3	Express his/her ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain basic knowledge about the field of restoration and conservation.		1
2	With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accept the principle of following up the scientific and technological developments and renewing itself continuously.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.	0
2	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of restoration and conservation.			2
2	Apply the knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation in the field of restoration and conservation with the awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities.			2
3	Distinguish the deterioration processes of building and building materials and detect measures to be taken against existing disturbances.	0
4	Evaluate the chemical properties and application of materials used in professional applications.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	1	13
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	6	5	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	102