Information Package / Course Catalogue
Applied Philosophy in the Public Sphere
Course Code: FEL336
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

In this course, it is aimed to increase the contribution of philosophy, which is known as a theoretical field, to increase the contribution of philosophy, which is known as a theoretical field in the face of today's problems, how it is possible to look at the problems encountered in the public sphere and in life with philosophy, and to demonstrate the ability to see problems, make connections and look critically in practice.

Course Content

Each semester a specific problem will be chosen - women's issues, migration, mobbing, artificial intelligence, neuro-philosophy, ecology - and how we can see these problems in public life and how we can solve them with a philosophical perspective will be discussed with examples from life and the public.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Can look at the problems encountered in the public sphere and in life philosophically.
2.Learn the nature and method of applied philosophy.
3.Learns the importance and necessity of applied philosophy.
4.Have knowledge about philosophical terminology and how we can solve problems in public life with the method of philosophy.
5.Demonstrate the ability to see problems, make connections and look critically in practice.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sandel, M. Adalet, Yapılması Gereken Dogˆru S¸ey Nedir?, Felix Kitap
2.Goodpaster, K. E., Ethics in Management, Harward Business School, Boston
3.Singer, P. Pratik Etik, (Nedim Çatlı Çev.), İthaki Yayınları, İstanbul
4.Chadwick, R (Edt.). Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics
5.Lippert-Rasmussen, K.& Brownlee, K.&Coady, D.(Edts). A Companion to Applied Philosophy
6.Archard, D. “Applying Philosophy: A Reply to O'Neill.” Journal of Applied Philosophy 26(3): 238–244.
7.Buchanan, A. “Philosophy and Public Policy: A Role for Social Moral Epistemology.” Journal of Applied Philosophy 26(3): 276–290.
8.Kuc¸uradi, I·. Etik, Tu¨rkiye Felsefe Kurumu Yayınları, Ankara
9.epe, H. Etigˆe Giris¸-Teorik Etikten Pratik Etigˆe, BilgeSu Yayınları, Ankara
10.Tepe, H. Teorik Etik-Etigˆin Bilgisel Sorunları, BilgeSu Yayınları, Ankara
11.Tepe, H. Pratik Etik-Etigˆin Pratik Sorunları, BilgeSu Yayınları, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Nature and Methodology of Applied Philosophy
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Importance and Necessity of Applied Philosophy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy of Social Science
Week 5 - Theoretical
Modern Applied Philosophy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy and Ethical Issues in Public Life
Week 7 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy and Biyoethical Issues in Public Life
Week 8 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy and Neuro-philosophy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence in Public Life
Week 10 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy and Environmental Issues in Public Life
Week 11 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy and Women's Issues in Public Life
Week 12 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy in Public Life and the Problem of Migration
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applied Philosophy in Public Life and Mobbing
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Studio Work1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140114
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination118220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026