Information Package / Course Catalogue
Philosophical Thought in Turkey
Course Code: FEL237
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

Elucidation of some crucial concepts including modernization and secularism which are very important for the development of Modern Turkey. As well as setting forth the history of philosophical studies in Turkey

Course Content

Some crucial concepts including modernization and secularism which are very important for the development of Modern Turkey.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Know prominent Turkish philosophers and their ideas
2.Teach and discuss the main philosophers of Turkish philosophy
3.Study of Turkish philosophers deeply and comprehensively
4.Locate actual problems in the historical perspective considering philosophers approach to their problems
5.Evaluate the current philosophical discussions in connection with these texts
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ozne Dergisi, Türkiye’de Felsefenin Yüzyılı, 26.Kitap, Çizgi Kitabevi, İstanbul
2.Cotuksoken B. & Tuncel, A. (Yay.Hzr.), Bilgi Felsefesi, Heyamola Yayınları, Ankara
3.Tunalı, I. Estetik, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul
4.Ülken, Hilmi Ziya, Türkiye’de Çağdaş Düşünce Tarihi, Ülken Yayınları, İstanbul
5.Mengusoglu, T. Felsefeye Giris, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul
6.Kuçuradi, I. Ahlak, Etik ve Etikler, Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu, Ankara
7.Tepe, H. Etiğe Giriş-Teorik Etikten Pratik Etiğe, BilgeSu Yayınları, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Philosophy in Turkey and general framework
Week 2 - Theoretical
Philosophy in Turkey: Problems and Questions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Philosophy in Turkey: Problems and Questions
Week 4 - Theoretical
Questions and Problems of Philosophy in the World
Week 5 - Theoretical
Philosophy Schools and Traditions in Turkey
Week 6 - Theoretical
Philosophy Schools and Traditions in Turkey
Week 7 - Theoretical
Philosophy and “History of Philosophy” in Turkey
Week 8 - Theoretical
Philosophy and “Science” in Turkey
Week 9 - Theoretical
Philosophy and “Ethics” in Turkey
Week 10 - Theoretical
Philosophy and “Ethics” in Turkey
Week 11 - Theoretical
Philosophy and “Philosophical Anthropology” in Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Philosophy and “Art” in Turkey
Week 13 - Theoretical
Philosophy and “Religion” in Turkey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Philosophy and “Human Rights” in Turkey
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Midterm Examination1%30
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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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026