Information Package / Course Catalogue
Islamic Philosophy
Course Code: İLH405
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To learn the history of Islamic philosophy, Islamic philosophers and their ideas, and to make comparisons. To learn about the conditions that paved the way for the birth and development of Islamic philosophy. To be able to relate the issues discussed in Islamic philosophy to today.

Course Content

Introduction to Islamic Thought, Introduction to Islamic Thought and Translation Activities, Kindi - On First Philosophy, Abu Bakr Zekeriyya er-Razi - Living Philosophically, Farabi - Meanings of Mind; The Virtuous City, Ibn Sina - Metaphysics; Tawhid and Prophethood, Gazzali - Münkız; Tahafut Ibn Rushd - Fasu'l-makal; Tehafütü't-tehafüt, Ihvan-ı Safa - Treatises, Sühreverdi; Illuminationism, Ibn Arabi, Ibn Tufeyl - Hayy b. Yakzan, Ibn Khaldun - Introduction.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the basic concepts in the field of theology and has a good command of the relationships between concepts.
2.Has the ability to identify, define, critically evaluate, interpret, formulate and solve classical and current religious issues; For this purpose, it selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods.
3.Works independently by taking individual initiative or takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex religious issues encountered in the social sphere.
4.It conducts interdisciplinary research - examination, interpretation and analysis by establishing relationships with the sub-branches of theology and other fields of science.
5.Has an open attitude towards changing life and innovation; is aware of social, economic, legal and political developments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mehmet Bayrakdar, Introduction to Islamic Philosophy, Ankara:TDVY.
2.Bayram Ali Çetinkaya,ed. History of Islamic Philosophy I-II. Ankara: Grafiker.
3.Cüneyt Kaya, History and Problems of Islamic Philosophy,İstanbul: İSAM.
4.Mahmut Kaya, Philosophical Texts from Islamic Philosophers, İstanbul: Klasik.
5.M. M. Şerif, Classical Islamic Philosophers, İstanbul: İnsan.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Islamic Thought
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Islamic Thought and Translation Activities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Kindi - On First Philosophy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Abu Bakr Zekeriyya er-Razi - Living Philosophically
Week 5 - Theoretical
Farabi - Meanings of Mind; Virtuous City
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ibn Sina - Metaphysics; Tawhid and Prophethood
Week 7 - Theoretical
Gazzali - Munkız; Tahafut
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ibn Rushd - Fasu'l-makal; Tehafütü't-tehafut
Week 9 - Theoretical
İhvan-ı Safa - Treatises
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sühreverdi; Illuminationism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ibn Tufeyl - Hayy b. Yakzan
Week 12 - Theoretical
İbn Haldun - Introduction
Week 13 - Theoretical
İbn Miskeveyh Neoplatonist Metaphysics and Ethics
Week 14 - Theoretical
End of Term General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1224
Reading1224
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026