Information Package / Course Catalogue
Philosophy of Life
Course Code: FLSF614
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To introduce Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Dilthey and Bergson's philosophies

Course Content

Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Dilthey and Bergson's philosophies

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know what is philosophy of life
2.To make existentialists' connection with pre-Socratic philosophers visible.
3. Examining the basic problems of life, from a historical perspektive.
4.Interpreting ideas of philosophers on life.
5.Answering the problem of life.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nietzsche, Will to Power
2.Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling
3.Dilthey, Introduction to Human Sciences
4.Bergson, Creative Mind
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nietzsche
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nietzsche
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nietzsche
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nietzsche
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nietzsche
Week 7 - Theoretical
Kierkegaard
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Kierkegaard
Week 10 - Theoretical
Kierkegaard
Week 11 - Theoretical
Dilthey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Dilthey
Week 13 - Theoretical
Bergson
Week 14 - Theoretical
Bergson
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Assessment
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
OÇ-1
1
1
1
1
2
OÇ-2
2
1
1
2
2
OÇ-3
2
5
1
1
OÇ-4
1
1
1
2
1
OÇ-5
1
2
2
1
2
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2026