PHIL111 INTRO.TO CONTEMPORARY CIVILIZATION
Course Code: |
2410111 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
Department: |
Philosophy |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. ÞEREF HALÝL TURAN |
Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
A study of the major intellectual contributions to contemporary civilization. A combination of primary and secondary texts will be read. The emphasis is on the value theory, but there is substantial discussion of science (e.g., Galileo) insofar as it has influenced value theory by changing how humanity perceives itself.