Will develop their critical thinking dispositions in a positive way.
Will explain how to identify the differences between science and pseudoscience and can test the propositions they come across in the light of this knowledge.
Will develop a positive attitude towards science and scientific method.
Will define the changes that scientific knowledge and methodology have undergone throughout history and the dogmatic approaches that oppose these changes.
Similar to philosophers, they will convey their own feelings, thoughts and arguments by applying the necessary rhetorical knowledge.
Will predict the contribution of philosophical developments to the science of psychology.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
This course is designed to convey the methods needed to develop more effective reasoning and improved cognitive skills. The main purpose of the course is to test the accuracy of the presented claims and arguments and to convey the methods related to making reasonable decisions considering what we know or what we think we know. In addition, this course, which covers concepts such as scientific method, reality and appearance, existential philosophy, human nature, critical thinking, pseudoscience, and awareness, is designed to provide students with information on the development stages of scientific methods in general.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
The influence of Psychology: Who are you?
2nd Week
Barriers to Critical Thinking
3rd Week
Basic concepts in Critical Thinking
4th Week
The Structure of Pseudo-Scientific Arguments
5th Week
Logical Fallacies
6th Week
What is Reality/Truth?
7th Week
Methods of Knowing and Thinking
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
First discussions on the Philosophical Perspective on Science
10th Week
Explanation in Science
11th Week
Reasoning and Scientific Thinking
12th Week
Methodology in Science
13th Week
Recognition and Evaluation of Arguments
14th Week
Writing Argumentative Essays
15th Week
General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Ruggiero, R.V. (2012). Beyond the feelings: A guide to critical thinking (9. baskı). New York: Mc Graw Hill.
Okasha, S. (2016). Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction (2. baskı). UK: Oxford University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Practice
Questions/Answers
Project
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Practice
1
10
Project
1
20
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
