Faculty of Islamic Sciences · Islamic Sciences (Arabic 30%) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The primary aim of the course of Islamic philosophy is to show students what kind of relationship there is between Islam and philosophy and that Islam has a unique philosophical perspective. Therefore, as a truth study, it will be tried to show what philosophy is, what the a priori conditions of philosophy are and whether Islam can provide these a priori conditions. The possible meanings of the composition of Islamic philosophy, which of these meanings can be defended historically, and what kind of relationship exists between Islam as a religion and philosophy as a human activity will be clarified. The place of philosophy in the mental geography of Islamic thought and its relation with other disciplines such as theology and knowledge will be revealed in detail. Thus, it is aimed that students understand that Islam has a unique philosophical perspective. This will be revealed through the main issues of Islamic Philosophy.
Course Content
The content of the course of Islamic philosophy is what philosophy is, the absolute and limited philosophy distinction, the reason for the fraction in philosophy, how philosophy is possible as an effort to reach the truth of things, the a priori conditions of philosophy, the different meanings of the composition of Islamic philosophy, which of these meanings is defensible, It consists of subjects such as mental geography and the place and meaning of philosophy in this geography, ontological and epistemological acceptances that make philosophy possible.
Required Resources
- Türker, Ömer, İslam Felsefesine Konusal Giriş, Bilay yay. 2020.
- Bayraktar, Mehmet, İslam Felsefesine Giriş, Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı yay. 1988.
Recommended Resources
- Peter Adamson-Richard C. Taylor, İslam Felsefesine Giriş, çev. M. Cüneyt Kaya, Küre yay. 2007.
Explanations
The course of Islamic philosophy is a course with a predominance of theoretical and historical aspects. You need to do preliminary readings in order to make the most of this course. It will be beneficial for you to make conceptual readings that will improve your abstract thinking skills.
Rules
Class attendance is essential. Students who will not attend the course are required to declare their excuses in advance.
The student is expected to participate actively.
Course Learning Outcomes
- The student has a clear understanding of what philosophy is.
- Students can make sense of God, the universe and human beings, and offer solutions, taking into account the past and modern examples.
- Students learn about the historical development and main problems of Islamic thought. They gain a certain understanding of the Islamic understanding of existence, knowledge and value, and gain equipment to bring this together with contemporary interp
- Students know how medieval Islamic philosophers interpreted philosophy, science and religion.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | An overview of the main problems of Islamic philosophy: Issues related to existence, knowledge and value. | reading. |
| 2 | Avicenna: The proof of the human self and the existence of God. | reading |
| 3 | Ghazali: The search for truth, criticism of Messhai philosophy and religious revival studies. | reading |
| 4 | Ibn Rushd: The relationship between religion and philosophy, the relationship between God and the world. | reading. |
| 5 | Suhreverdi and Ishrakili: The construction of Israki philosophy, the relationship between being and light. | reading. |
| 6 | Fahreddin er-Razî: The matter of method, the encounter between philosophy and kalam. | reading. |
| 7 | Nasiruddin ed-Tusî: The meeting of philosophy and kalam. | reading. |
| 8 | Midterm. | Midterm. |
| 9 | Ibn Arabi and Sadruddin Konevî: Metaphysics and Sufism. | reading. |
| 10 | Psychology and reason in Islamic philosophy | reading. |
| 11 | Happiness and virtue: Morality and human as a moral subject. | reading. |
| 12 | Philosophy, religion and city. Man and the state as a voluntary being. | reading. |
| 13 | The Effects of Islamic Philosophy on Western Thought. | reading. |
| 14 | Final exam | Final exam |
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