Information Package / Course Catalogue
Point of Departure as a Problem in Philosophy
Course Code: FLSF508
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

Understanding of the distinction between philosophical investigation and others and the consequences of the different manner in the investigation of a philosophical problem and to see basic features of philosophical research.

Course Content

In this course, it will be philosophically debated some concept such as problem, question, point of departure, analysis and to found with reference to works made and will be occurred a preliminary for student intends to make research, determining special features of philosophical investigation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Şahabettin YALÇIN
Learning Outcomes
1.To know characteristics of epistemological investigation.
2.Understanding to the value of a philosophical investigation.
3.To see the importance of the problem in the philosophical thinking
4.Can analyse a philosophical texts.
5.Can write a philosophical paper.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1.Lecture notes
2.2.Example works of particular philosophers.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Features of Epistemological Invesitigation
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 2 - Theoretical
Research, Investigation and Method
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific Researches and its Examples
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 4 - Theoretical
Philosophy and Research
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Different Features of a Philosophical Investigation
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Problem in a Philosophical Research
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Problem in a Philosophical Research
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
To Found in a Philosophical Research
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 10 - Theoretical
To Found in a Philosophical Research
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examples for Philosophical Investigation
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examples for Philosophical Investigation
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examples for Philosophical Investigation
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examples for Philosophical Investigation
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Week 15 - Theoretical
Examples for Philosophical Investigation
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Browsing
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151360
Seminar18210
Reading50210
Midterm Examination118220
Final Examination118220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
3
2
5
OÇ-2
3
3
4
OÇ-3
2
3
3
4
OÇ-4
3
2
4
OÇ-5
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026