The Fundemental Theories of Islamic Philosophy
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 |
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| The Fundemental Theories of Islamic Philosophy | FDB144 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Adnan GÜRSOY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Have full knowledge of the basic concepts, topics, methods and problems of Islamic Philosophy.
2) Performs analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas related to Islamic Philosophy.
3) Recognizes new developments and trends related to Islamic philosophy.
4) Recognizes domestic and foreign sources related to Islamic Philosophy and uses them effectively in his studies.
5) Collects information about the field of philosophy, analyzes, comments and shares it with relevant people, institutions and organizations.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Intorduction to Islamic Philosophy
Course Contents
• Within the scope of this course, the scope of Islamic philosophy as an academic discipline will be clarified within the framework of basic issues and theories. In this context, in addition to the theory of knowledge, the theory of nature, metaphysical conceptions of Islamic philosophers in the disciplines of classical philosophy, the theories that they put forward in the fields of moral and political philosophy will be pointed out and some of these theories will be examined.
Weekly Schedule
1) The Meaning and Scope of Islamic Philosophy2) Historical Background of the separation of Classical Philosophy and Modern Philosophy
3) Classification of Sciences and Philosophical Disciplines
4) Basic Theories of Islamic Philosophy
5) Logic, Definition and Syllogism
6) Discussions of method
7) Matter and Form Theory
8) The Theory of Emanation
9) The Theory of Prophecy
10) Moral Theory
11) Theory of Tecerrüd
12) Political Philosophy: Al-Fârâbî’s Religion Theory and Fârâbî
13) Political Philosophy: Ibn Khaldun’s The Theory of Property
14) Political Philosophy: Ibn Khaldun’s The Theory of Property
15) General Assestment
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- 1. Metafizik: İslam Düşüncesinde Teoriler I, 3 cilt, (ed. Ömer Türker), Ketebe Yayınları, İstanbul 2021.
2- Türker, Ömer, İslam Felsefesine Konusal Giriş, Bilay Yayınları, Ankara 2020.
3- İbn Sînâ, Kitâbu’ş-Şifâ: Metafizik, (çev. Ömer Türker), Litera Yayınları, İstanbul 2022
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Brain Storming
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required