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FDB 516 - Logic in Islamic Philosophy

Graduate Education Institute · Philosophy and Religious Sciences · Master

ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abuzer DİŞKAYA

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to develop reasoning skills in students. To create an awareness of the history of Islamic logic. It is to ensure that they have knowledge about the branches of the science of logic.

Course Content

The content of the course consists of classical logic topics. It includes the need for logic, the definition of the science of logic, the subject of logic, the utility of logic, the chapters of logic and similar topics.

Required Resources

Ebheri, İsagoci

Recommended Resources

Muhammed Rıza Muzaffer, Mantık, Bilay (Bilimsel Araştırma Yayınları), İstanbul, 2021.

Explanations

Students are expected to actively participate in the lesson. In order to be productive in the discussions in the course, it is expected that the course materials are read and necessary researches are made.

Rules

Class attendance is seventy percent compulsory.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Understanding the need for logic
  2. Definition of logic and learning the elements in the definition
  3. The main differences between classical logic and modern logic
  4. Awareness of the philosophy of logic
  5. Learning the basics of logic
  6. Learning the types of sound reasoning
  7. Learning the types of mugalata

Core Area Distribution

(22) Humanities%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and Practice

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)14342
Out of Class Study Period1410140
Midterm111
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final111

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1What is logic? Comparison of classical logic and modern logic.The texts given must be read.
2Why is a science of logic needed?The texts given must be read.
3The definition of logic and the explanation of the elements in the definition one by one.The texts given must be read.
4What is the subject of logic? A comparison in terms of classical and modern logic.The texts given must be read.
5What is the use and purpose of logic?The texts given must be read.
6On the founder of logic and the meaning of its codification.The texts given must be read.
7ExamExam
8Chapters of logic and classical logic curriculum.The texts given must be read.
9Logic and subject of words.The texts given must be read.
10Significance and types of significationThe texts given must be read.
11Literary signification of understanding and types of literal signification.The texts given must be read.
12Conception and propositionThe texts given must be read.
13Five universals: genus, chapter, species, general accident, and special accidentThe texts given must be read.
14Final examFinal exam