The Philosophies Of Al-farabi And Ibn Sina
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Philosophies Of Al-farabi And Ibn Sina | FDB129 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Adnan GÜRSOY
Assistant Prof. Dr. Metin PAY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize Farabi’s philosophical views.
2) Apprehend Farabi’s theory of emanation.
3) Analyze Farabi’s political philosophy.
4) Recognize Ibn Sina’s philosophical views.
5) Analyze Ibn Sina’s ontology.
6) Explain Ibn Sina’s views about God.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
Farabi’s philosophical method, the basic issues of philosophy, the meanings of reason, his view about God and political philosophy. Ibn Sina’s understanding of metaphysics, ontology and God.
Weekly Schedule
1) Farabi’s Philosophical Method2) Farabi’s Philosophical Method
3) The Theory of Emanation
4) The Theory of Emanation
5) Farabi’s Views about Revelation and Prophecy
6) Farabi’s Understanding of God
7) Political Philosophy
8) Mid-term exam
9) Ibn Sina’s Metaphysics
10) Ibn Sina’s Ontology
11) Ibn Sina’s Ontology
12) Arguments for the Existence of God
13) Attributes of God
14) Revelation and Prophecy in Ibn Sina
15) The Problem of Evil in Ibn Sina
16) Final
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Mahmut KAYA, İslam Filozoflarından Felsefe Metinleri, İstanbul 2003.
2- Cüneyt KAYA (ed.), İslam Felsefesi, Ankara 2017.
3- Peter ADAMSON, Richard C. TAYLOR, İslam Felsefesine Giriş, İstanbul 2008.
4- Mehmet BAYRAKTAR, İslam Felsefesine Giriş, Ankara 1983.
5- FARABİ, el-Medinetü’l-Fazıla, İstanbul 2018.
6- FARABİ, Farabi’nin Üç Eseri (Mutluluğu Kazanma, Eflatun Felsefesi, Aristo Felsefesi), İstanbul 2004.
7- FARABİ, es-Siyasetü’l-Medeniyye, İstanbul 2017.
8- Ibn SINA, Metafizik, İstanbul 2013.
9- Ibn SINA, en-Necat, İstanbul 2012.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Brain Storming
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required