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 Outcomes0123
1Have the knowledge and skills of research method which is a requirement in order to be successful in academic studies.
2Have the capacity for applying philosophical knowledge to scientific and social issues.
3Examine and analyze a subject matter and make philosophical interpretations on it.
4Have the skills of critical thinking, analytical approach, problem solving, multi-dimensional view, making inferences and interpretations regarding to philosophical texts and scientific facts.
5Identify the basic concepts and issues in philosophy.
6Evaluate and understand the underlying philosophical assumptions of fundamental and social sciences.
7Have capacity to make interdisciplinary readings and analysis.
8Have verbal and written presentation and effective communication skills, be open to team work and do interdisciplinary study.
9Make connections between contemporary ethical, social, cultural, esthetic and politic issues.
10Interpret the historical development of scientific and philosophical questions.
11Have knowledge about contemporary philosophical issues and their relations to other disciplines.
12Use modern information tools in order to make research in philosophy.
13Improve their professional and personal skills lifelong.
14Use information technologies effectively in domain applications in philosophy.
15Have self-confidence and develop original ideas regarding to philosophy.
16Have social and ethical responsibility regarding to contemporary issues.
17Have good knowledge of English, research method and computer skills and use these skills effectively.
18Comprehend the basic theories and issues in sub-disciplines of philosophy.
19Have an advanced knowledge in certain specific fields such as environment, technology, culture, art etc.

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