The History of Political Thought
Local Governments
Vocational School of A.Riza Veziroglu
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The History of Political Thought | YYP120 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Murat COŞKUNER
Assistant Prof. Dr. Murat BOLAT
Lecturer Deniz SARIYILDIZ
Lecturer Tamer POLAT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) to understand the philosophy of politics
2) to understand medieval thoughts
3) to understand modern state thought
4) to understand democracy
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Political Science
Course Contents
This course contains general information on political philosophy and the history of political thought, Ancient Greek Philosophies, Socrates and Plato's political thought and understanding of the state, political theory from the Middle Ages to the 18th century and the historical development of political philosophy,The philosophers of the Enlightenment period; John Locke, JJ. Montesquieu, I. Kant, Rousseau, Voltaire, the meaning of political philosophy the meaning of political philosophy, the place of relations between state, society and the individual in political philosophy.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction and Political Thought of Socrates2) Plato's Political Philosophy (1)
3) Plato's Political Philosophy (2)
4) Political Philosophy of Aristotle
5) Philosophers of Roman Era: Polybius, Cicero and Seneca
6) Medieval Term Philosophers: Augustinus, Thomas Aquinas, Dante Alighieri and William of Ockham
7) General Overview
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Niccolo Machiavelli and Prince
10) Thomas Hobbes and Absolitism
11) Thomas Hobbes and Absolitism
12) Montesquieu and Liberalism of Aristocrats
13) Montesquieu and Liberalism of Aristocrats II
14) French Philosophers: Jean Jacques Rousseau, Emanuel Sieyes and Alexis de Tooucqueville
15) Utopic Socialists
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Alaeddin Şenel - Siyasal Düşünceler Tarihi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required