Description of Individual Course Units
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Offered By |
Philosophy and Religious Sciences |
Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree) |
Course Coordinator |
PROFESSOR DOCTOR OSMAN BILEN |
Offered to |
Philosophy and Religious Sciences |
Course Objective |
This course aims at introducing students to the basic concepts of philosophy of science and developing a properly philosophical understanding of the issues and arguments related to the philosophy of science outlined by major Muslim philosophers. Topics include the concept of science, human nature and knowledge, value of scientific knowledge, its characteristics, justifications, and requirements of sciences of nature. It also designed to enable students critically examine the views of Islamic philosopher on the methods, contents and limits and classification of natural sciences. |
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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Mode of Delivery |
Face -to- Face |
Prerequisites and Co-requisites |
None |
Recomended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
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Recomended or Required Reading |
Nasr, Seyyed Hossein, Islamic Philosophy from the Origin to the Present. (2006 ) |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
Lecture, research, analyzing the texts and terms, questioning, assignments. |
Assessment Methods |
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Further Notes About Assessment Methods |
None |
Assessment Criteria |
The students will be assessed based on success in their mid-term and final exams along with their performance during the classes and their discussion and contribution abilities throughout the semester |
Language of Instruction |
English |
Course Policies and Rules |
To be announced. |
Contact Details for the Lecturer(s) |
osman.bilen@deu.edu.tr |
Office Hours |
on Wednesday, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm |
Work Placement(s) |
None |
Workload Calculation |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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