Graduate Education Institute · Philosophy and Religious Sciences · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Turan KOÇ
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to examine debates in the tradition of analytical philosophy.
Course Content
A framework course is taught regarding the different interpretations of analytical philosophy that have emerged in its history.
Required Resources
J-G. Rossi, Analitik Felsefe (Paradigma Yay.).
Recommended Resources
L. Wittgenstein, Tractatus, (trans. By D.F.Pears-B.F. McGuinness, Routledge, 1975. -L. Wittgestein, Philosophical Investigations, (trans. by G.E.M Anscombe), Blackwell Publishing, 2001. -L. Wittgenstein, The Blue and Brown Boks, Blackwell Publishing, 1992.
Course Learning Outcomes
- At the end of this course, the student will be able to distinguish the concepts of analytical philosophy.
- Will be able to distinguish the questions of analytical philosophy.
- Will be able to analyze analytical philosophy by showing the differences of analytical philosophy with other philosophical disciplines.
- Will be able to evaluate the main problems of analytical philosophy on a philosophical level.
Core Area Distribution
(22) Humanities%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionBrain Storming
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterm | 1 | 23 | 23 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A general introduction to analytical philosophy | A general introduction to analytical philosophy |
| 2 | Historical roots of analytical philosophy | Historical roots of analytical philosophy |
| 3 | Essential questions of analytical philosophy | Essential questions of analytical philosophy |
| 4 | Basic problems of analytical philosophy | Basic problems of analytical philosophy |
| 5 | Standard modern logic and standard classical logic distinction | Standard modern logic and standard classical logic distinction |
| 6 | Analysis and Logical Atomism | Analysis and Logical Atomism |
| 7 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 8 | A general introduction to Wittgenstein's philosophy | A general introduction to Wittgenstein's philosophy |
| 9 | Wittgenstein's second period philosophy | Wittgenstein's second period philosophy |
| 10 | Bertrand Russell: Descriptive theory | Bertrand Russell: Descriptive theory |
| 11 | Bertrand Russell: Logical atomism | Bertrand Russell: Logical atomism |
| 12 | Speech act theory: Austin | Speech act theory: Austin |
| 13 | Speech act theory: Searle | Speech act theory: Searle |
| 14 | Final Exam | Final Exam |