COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Philosophy

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR HAKAN ÇÖREKCIOĞLU

Offered to

Philosophy

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to discuss Plato s philosophy by reading his texts.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Plato. (2008). The Republic. Translated by G.M.A. Grube, Revised by C.D.C. Reeve. Hackett Publishing Company.

Plato. (2003). Symposium. Translated by Alexander Nehamas and Paul Woodruff. Hackett Publishing Company.

Plato. (2006). Phaedrus. Translated by Robin Waterfield. Oxford University Press.

Plato. (1997). Apology. Translated by G.M.A. Grube. Hackett Publishing Company.

Plato. (2008). The Trial and Death of Socrates. Translated by G.M.A. Grube, Revised by John M. Cooper. Hackett Publishing Company.

Plato. (2009). Timaeus and Critias. Translated by Robin Waterfield. Oxford University Press.

Plato. (1999). Theaetetus. Translated by M.J. Levett, Revised by Myles Burnyeat. Hackett Publishing Company.

Taylor, A. E. (2001). Plato: The Man and His Work. Dover Publications.

Fine, G. (2000). Plato 1: Metaphysics and Epistemology. Oxford University Press.

Kraut, R. (ed.). (1999). The Cambridge Companion to Plato. Cambridge University Press.

This bibliography encompasses some of Plato's major works, along with secondary literature providing context, analysis, and interpretation of his philosophy.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Question-Answer

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student s performance will be evaluated by the questions that will be asked in midterm and final exams.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. %70 attendance is required.
2. The participation in midterm and final exams will be considered in grading.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

petek.boyaci@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Thursday 13:30-14:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes