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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Sociology
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03230006 Ancient of Philosophy 2 Autumn 3 3+0+0 3 4
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Presentation, question-answer, discussion and evaluation.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM - [email protected]
Course Content
To follow the discussions on Arkhe, philosophy of nature, monism, pluralism, sophism, philosophy of man, the doctrine of Ideas, four causes, virtue, happiness, etc., to get to know the ideas of philosophers in these ages, the Patristic period, the dark ages, logical approaches, the discussion on nominalism and realism,
Objectives of the Course
Students will be introduced to the history of philosophy, philosophers and their thoughts from the problems in the early periods of this history to the 20th century, the differences and diversity of thought in the history of thought, and philosophical concepts.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 To gain sociological reasoning skills and to reveal and interpret social facts. 5
P2 Being knowledgeable about sociological concepts, theories, methods, and effectively using them in the research process and project development. 3
P3 Being able to relate sociology to other disciplines and having the ability to work with these disciplines. 4
P4 Developing proficiency in foreign languages and acquiring basic skills in using computers and software. 3
P5 Being well-versed in contemporary sociological concepts, periodical changes, and field-specific knowledge. 3
P6 Having the ability to understand, analyze, and propose solutions for social developments. 4
P7 Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. 3
P8 Possessing the skills to work in various settings, including public and private sectors, think tanks, and projects. 3
P9 Analyzing and using information with a critical perspective and acting in accordance with societal values. 4
P10 Ability to express and make connections between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the individual's general culture. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. P.1.4 1
O2 Evaluating the accuracy of comments and explanations. P.1.5 1
O3 Analyzing the concepts and theories of sociology. P.2.4 1
O4 Evaluating the accuracy and effectiveness of information related to the science of sociology. P.2.5 1
O5 Creating original works by combining knowledge and skills. P.2.6 1
O6 Analyzing interactions between sociology and other disciplines. P.3.4 1
O7 Developing original projects or solutions by building bridges between different disciplines. P.3.6 1
O8 Ability to analyze social problems thanks to skills such as foreign languages and programming. P.4.4 1
O9 Analyzing current sociological concepts and periodic changes. P.5.4 1
O10 Applying social developments effectively in research and analysis. P.6.3 1
O11 Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. P.6.4 1
O12 Evaluating the positive and negative aspects of social developments. P.6.5 1
O13 Developing new solutions and strategies regarding social developments. P.6.6 1
O14 Analyzing the works of pioneer sociologists from a critical perspective. P.7.4 1
O15 Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. P.7.5 1
O16 Analyzing the requirements of the public, private sector, think tanks and projects. P.8.4 1
O17 Remembering basic information and data. P.9.1 1
O18 Understanding how information and data become meaningful in a social context. P.9.2 1
O19 Analyzing information and data from a critical perspective and using it in daily life. P.9.3 1
O20 Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. P.9.4 1
O21 Ability to find the difference between different disciplines. P.10.1 1
O22 Ability to interpret the concept of lifelong learning. P.10.2 1
O23 Ability to make comparisons between national and international values regarding art and design. P.10.3 1
O24 Ability to explain issues related to lifelong learning. P.10.5 1
O25 Ability to design innovative applications with current approaches. P.10.6 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Yunan Felsefesinin Genel Özellikleri.
2 Presokratik düşüncenin ana unsurları
3 Thales, Aneksimandros, Thales
4 Aneksimenes, Herakleitos
5 Parmenides, Empedokles
6 Sokrates,
7 midterm exam
8 Platon
9 Aristoteles
10 Hellenism and Roman Philosophy,
11 Skeptics,
12 Epicureanism and Stoicism,
13 Neoplatonism and Plotinus,
14 Philon and Plotinus,
Textbook or Material
Resources 1. Erdem, Hüsamettin. History of Ancient Philosophy, Konya: HU-ER Publications, 2019
2. Gökberk, Macit, Philosophy History, Istanbul: Bilgi Publishing House, 1967
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance 14 6 (%)
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 54 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 4 56
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 3 6 18
Midterms 1 20 20
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 25 25
Other 1 1 1
Total Work Load: 120
Total Work Load / 30 4
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
O1 Analyzing social events and evaluating them from different perspectives. 3 - - - - - - - - -
O2 Evaluating the accuracy of comments and explanations. 5 - - - - - - - - -
O3 Analyzing the concepts and theories of sociology. 5 - - - - - - - - -
O4 Evaluating the accuracy and effectiveness of information related to the science of sociology. - 3 - - - - - - - -
O5 Creating original works by combining knowledge and skills. - 3 - - - - - - - -
O6 Analyzing interactions between sociology and other disciplines. - 4 3 - - - - - - -
O7 Developing original projects or solutions by building bridges between different disciplines. - - 4 - - - - - - -
O8 Ability to analyze social problems thanks to skills such as foreign languages and programming. - - - 2 - - - - - -
O9 Analyzing current sociological concepts and periodic changes. - - - - 3 - - - - -
O10 Applying social developments effectively in research and analysis. - - - - - 4 - - - -
O11 Analyzing social developments and understanding the underlying causes of events. - - - - - 4 - - - -
O12 Evaluating the positive and negative aspects of social developments. - - - - - 4 - - - -
O13 Developing new solutions and strategies regarding social developments. - - - - - 5 - - - -
O14 Analyzing the works of pioneer sociologists from a critical perspective. - - - - - - 3 - - -
O15 Evaluating the history and pioneers of the discipline of sociology. - - - - - - 3 - - -
O16 Analyzing the requirements of the public, private sector, think tanks and projects. - - - - - - - 3 - -
O17 Remembering basic information and data. - - - - - - - - 4 -
O18 Understanding how information and data become meaningful in a social context. - - - - - - - - 3 -
O19 Analyzing information and data from a critical perspective and using it in daily life. - - - - - - - - 4 -
O20 Analyzing information and data in depth, identifying contradictions and inconsistencies. - - - - - - - - 5 -
O21 Ability to find the difference between different disciplines. - - - - - - - - - 3
O22 Ability to interpret the concept of lifelong learning. - - - - - - - - - 4
O23 Ability to make comparisons between national and international values regarding art and design. - - - - - - - - - 3
O24 Ability to explain issues related to lifelong learning. - - - - - - - - - 4
O25 Ability to design innovative applications with current approaches. - - - - - - - - - 5