PHIL467 PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICAL ECONOMY II
Course Code: | 2410467 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (0.00 - 0.00) |
ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
Department: | Philosophy |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ŞEREF HALİL TURAN |
Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Course Content
Interactions between philosophy, economics and the economy over the course of the 20th century. How Western economics ideas reached the Ottoman Empire and the disparities between the Ottoman `mindset and the European.` The emergence of the neoclassical economics with two `branches` as micro and macroeconomics. The ideas of Marshall and Keynes. Anti-Keynesian economics in the late 20th century. The main problems facing humanity in the 21th century such as climate change, population ageing, low growth, income inequality, hyper-globalization, automation and unemployment, financialization and the financial crisis of 2007-2008, which led to the `revival` of political economy.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
Level of Contribution | |||||
# | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
1 | Have the knowledge and skills of research method which is a requirement in order to be successful in academic studies. | ✔ | |||
2 | Have the capacity for applying philosophical knowledge to scientific and social issues. | ✔ | |||
3 | Examine and analyze a subject matter and make philosophical interpretations on it. | ✔ | |||
4 | Have the skills of critical thinking, analytical approach, problem solving, multi-dimensional view, making inferences and interpretations regarding to philosophical texts and scientific facts. | ✔ | |||
5 | Identify the basic concepts and issues in philosophy. | ✔ | |||
6 | Evaluate and understand the underlying philosophical assumptions of fundamental and social sciences. | ✔ | |||
7 | Have capacity to make interdisciplinary readings and analysis. | ✔ | |||
8 | Have verbal and written presentation and effective communication skills, be open to team work and do interdisciplinary study. | ✔ | |||
9 | Make connections between contemporary ethical, social, cultural, esthetic and politic issues. | ✔ | |||
10 | Interpret the historical development of scientific and philosophical questions. | ✔ | |||
11 | Have knowledge about contemporary philosophical issues and their relations to other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
12 | Use modern information tools in order to make research in philosophy. | ✔ | |||
13 | Improve their professional and personal skills lifelong. | ✔ | |||
14 | Use information technologies effectively in domain applications in philosophy. | ✔ | |||
15 | Have self-confidence and develop original ideas regarding to philosophy. | ✔ | |||
16 | Have social and ethical responsibility regarding to contemporary issues. | ✔ | |||
17 | Have good knowledge of English, research method and computer skills and use these skills effectively. | ✔ | |||
18 | Comprehend the basic theories and issues in sub-disciplines of philosophy. | ✔ | |||
19 | Have an advanced knowledge in certain specific fields such as environment, technology, culture, art etc. | ✔ |
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution