Information Package / Course Catalogue
Averroes
Course Code: FLSF638
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 show the influence of ancient Greek philosophy on Islamic philosophy and its main problems. In order to achieve this aim, firstly, conceptual analyzes and chronological background will be given in detail, Averroes' Philosophy will be explained and selected texts and passages will be read.

Course Content

The effect of ancient Greek philosophy on Islamic philosophy and its main problems. Selected texts from Averroes

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about the religion of Islam and its relationship with philosophy
2.To know the history and currents of Islamic philosophy
3.Acknowledged on God, faith, etc. in Islamic philosophy. knowledge of metaphysical subjects
4.To know the philosophy of Ibn-i Sina with its outlines.
5.To know the philosophy of Averroes in outline.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Corbin, Henry, İslam Felsefesi Tarihi, (Çev. Hüseyin Hatemi), İstanbul: İletişim Yay. 1986
2.Bayraktar, Mehmet, İslam Felsefesine Giriş, Ankara: T.D.V., 1997.
3.Butterworth, Charles E., İslam Felsefesinde Siyasi Düşüncenin Gelişimi, İstanbul: Pınar Yay. 1999
4.El- Behiy, Muhammed, İslam Düşüncesinin İlahi Yönü, İstanbul: Fecr Yay. 1992
5.Fahri, Macit, İslam Felsefesi Tarihi, (Çev. Kasım Turhan), İstanbul: İklim Yay. 1992.
6.Kaya, Mahmut. İslam Filosoflarından Felsefe Metinleri, İstanbul: Klasik Yay. 2005
7.Nasr, Seyyid Hüseyin, The History of Islamic Philosophy, London: Routledge, 1998.
8.İbn-i Rüşd, Büyük Metafizik Şerhi, 1-3
9.İbn-i Rüşd, Tehafütü’l Tehafüt
10.Leaman, Oliver, Ortaçağ İslam Felsefesine Giriş, (çev. Turan Koç ) İz Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2000
11.Leaman, Oliver, S. H. Nasr, İslam Felsefesi Tarihi, (çev. Çeviren: Hasan Tuncay Başoğlu,Şamil Öçal ) Açılım Kitap, İstanbul, 2007
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Main Sources of Islamic Philosophy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Main Sources of Islamic Philosophy: Socrates and Plato
Week 3 - Theoretical
Main Sources of Islamic Philosophy: Aristotle
Week 4 - Theoretical
Main Sources of Islamic Philosophy: Aristotle
Week 5 - Theoretical
Meşşâî (Peripateticos)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Meşşâî (Peripateticos)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Averroes and His Systemic Philosophy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Middle Commentary on Metaphysics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Great Commentary on Metaphysics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Great Commentary on Metaphysics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Great Commentary on Metaphysics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Great Commentary on Metaphysics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Great Commentary on Metaphysics
Week 15 - Theoretical
Great Commentary on Metaphysics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment140228
Midterm Examination118220
Final Examination128230
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
2
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
2
OÇ-5
2
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2026