MINOR PROGRAM(S) IN PHILOSOPHY
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Graduate Program
Undergraduate Program
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Head of Program: Assoc.Prof.Dr. ARET KARADEMÝR
Web adress: http://www.phil.metu.edu.tr/
Courses
Graduate Program
Undergraduate Program
Double Major Program
Head of Program: Assoc.Prof.Dr. ARET KARADEMÝR
Web adress: http://www.phil.metu.edu.tr/
Minor Program in History of Philosophy
The objective of the History of Philosophy Minor is to provide philosophico-historical perspective especially to Human and Social Science majors in their professional studies. The need for such a background arises from the fact that a deep understanding of the basic concepts of Human and Social Sciences, such as Psychology, Sociology, Education, Politics, Economics, Literature and the Fine Arts, requires philosophical scrutiny of these concepts. The reason for demanding a historical perspective is that knowledge of development and change of these concepts through time is important for a better understanding of these notions at present. Nevertheless the History of Philosophy Minor could also be recommended to students from all departments of the University, because a historico-philosophical perspective is likely to develop in them a deeper appreciation of scientific and mathematical concepts as well.Compulsory Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit |
Contact (hours/week) |
Laboratory (hours/week) |
ECTS Credit |
| PHIL145 | HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| PHIL341 | HISTORY OF 17TH & 18TH CENTURY PHIL. I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.0 |
| PHIL342 | HISTORY OF 17TH& 18TH CENTURY PHIL. II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.0 |
Total minimum credit: 22
Minor Program in Logic and Philosophy of Science
The Logic and Philosophy of Science Minor aims at developing philosophical skills and efficiency in problem solving of undergraduate students in the Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering disciplines by teaching them philosophical and logical techniques of correct reasoning. This Minor is designed also to contribute, on the one hand, to the broadening of these students´ understanding of the conceptual foundations of science in general and of specific natural sciences in particular and, on the other hand, to the students´ understanding of the conceptual foundations of formal disciplines such as Mathematics and Computer Science.Compulsory Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit |
Contact (hours/week) |
Laboratory (hours/week) |
ECTS Credit |
| PHIL103 | INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6.0 |
| PHIL203 | MODERN LOGIC I | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7.0 |
| PHIL381 | SCIENTIFIC METHOD I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.0 |
| PHIL382 | SCIENTIFIC METHOD II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.0 |
Total minimum credit: 20