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Criticisms of Peripatetic Philosophers in Islamic Thought

Course Code	: FDB500
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 5

Objectives of the Course

To introduce Islamic schools of thought, to address the main determinants of critical attitudes towards philosophers from different aspects, and to provide a foundation for graduate students who will study the history of Islamic thought by examining the works and views of prominent thinkers on this subject from a critical perspective.

Course Content

Schools of Islamic Thought in the Classical Period, Criticism of Philosophers by Theologians, Criticism of Philosophers by Sufism and Sufis, Criticism of Philosophy and Philosophers from Within Their Own, Research-Analysis and Criticism.

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Learning Outcomes

1.	Recognizes Islamic schools of thought in terms of their differences and areas of agreement.
2.	It investigates the development of the culture of criticism in Islamic thought and the interaction between schools.
3.	Examines the prominent works and different views in this field.
4.	Interpret the impact of the critical approach on the development of Islamic thought.
5.	Analyzes the continuity and change that the critical approach has brought about in Islamic thought.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Abdulkahir al-Baghdadi, Differences Between Sects, TDV Publications
2.	Ibn Hazm, Refutation of the Philosopher Kindi, Elis Publications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction of the Course Topic and Resources

Week 2 - Theoretical

Interaction of Islamic Schools of Thought

Week 3 - Theoretical

The Culture of Criticism in Islamic Thought

Week 4 - Theoretical

Criticisms of Philosophers in Early Islamic Thought-1

Week 5 - Theoretical

Criticisms of Philosophers in Early Islamic Thought-2

Week 6 - Theoretical

Ghazali and Tahafutu'l-Philasopha-1

Week 7 - Theoretical

Ghazali and Tahafutu'l-Philasopha-2

Week 8 - Theoretical

Shahristani's Criticisms

Week 9 - Theoretical

Refutation of Ibn al-Malahimi

Week 10 - Theoretical

The Approach of Ibn Arabi and Razi

Week 11 - Theoretical

Readings of Ibn Tufayl and Ibn al-Nafis

Week 12 - Theoretical

Critical Reading of Suhrawardi

Week 13 - Theoretical

Critical Reading of Ibn Rushd

Week 14 - Theoretical

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Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Assignment Examination	1	%30
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%40

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	4	0	56
Assignment	1	18	0	18
Midterm Examination	1	24	0	24
Final Examination	1	24	0	24
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				122

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6
OÇ-1	5	4	3	4	4	3
OÇ-2	3	5	4	4	4	2
OÇ-3	2	3	3	3	5	5
OÇ-4	4	3	4	4	5	5
OÇ-5	4	5	4	4	4	4

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