In this course, the conception of rationality peculiar to modernity will be examined in the light of the works of such philosophers as Descartes, Locke, Leibniz, Hume and Kant. The limits and problems of the new meaning, significance and function acquired by philosophy in this period will be discussed and the new conception of rationality adopted by modernity will be submitted to a critical analysis from the perspective described above.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to;
Demonstrate and apply the fundamental abilites required to read, comprehend, interpret, analyze and critically evaluate philosophical texts.
Identify the meaning, significance, and function of philosophy in modern thought.
Explain, compare and evaluate the fundamental philosophical debates of this period and present a conceptual and historical analysis of these discussions.
Evaluate the dynamics and specificity of a early modern philosophy in terms of its continiuities and discontinuities with regard to preceding and following periods.
Distinguish the status and impact of philosophy in the development of modern thought.
Face to Face
Theoretical lectures(Lecture), Study time for Theoretical Lectures (Lecture), Midterm(s), Study time for midterm(s), Final exam, Study time for final exam
Does not require consent
None.
Course Content
Descartes and Modernity
Descartes and Modernity (continued)
Descartes and Modernity (continued)
Locke and Empiricism
Locke and Empiricism (continued)
Leibniz and Rationalism
Midterm Exam
Leibniz and Rationalism (continued)
Hume and the Crisis of Modernity
Hume and the Crisis of Modernity (continued)
Hume and the Crisis of Modernity (continued)
Kant and the Critical Thought: Pure Reason
Kant and the Critical Thought: Pure Reason (continued)
Kant and the Critical Thought: Practical Reason
Kant and the Critical Thought: Practical Reason (continued)
Any test, assignment, paper, or report submitted by you and that has your name on it is presumed to be your own original work that has not previously been submitted for credit in another course or has not been written partially or completely by another person. In all of your assignments, you may use words or ideas written by other individuals in publications, web sites, or other sources, but only with proper attribution as explained in your course. If you are not clear about the expectations for completing an assignment or taking a test or examination, be sure to seek clarification from your instructor. Finally, you should keep in mind that as a member of the campus community, you are expected to demonstrate integrity in all of your academic endeavors and will be evaluated on your own merits.. The consequences of cheating and academic dishonesty is a formal discipline punishment as regulated by the Turkish Higher Educational Council.
Educational Support for Disabled Students
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Bilgi Accessible Education Unit as early as possible in the term. Bilgi Accessible Education Unit will verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course. For more information, visit http://step.bilgi.edu.tr/en/ogrenci-destek-merkezi/bilgi-accessible-education-unit/
