TP PCI 1_2122

Teaching Plan

INSTITUT PENGURUSAN TEKNOLOGI & KEUSAHAWANAN
UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

PHILOSOPHY AND CURRENT ISSUES

BIPW1132 SEMESTER I SESI 2021/2022

1. LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students should be able to;
i. Explain current issues based on philosophy, National Education Philosophy (NEP) and RukunNegara

(National Principles). KKM 4 (C3)
ii. Elaborate on current issues by significant schools of thought in different philosophical streams. KKM 3B (A2)
iii. Analyze current issues through the perspective of comparative philosophy as a basis toestablish

the inter-cultural dialogue. KKM 4 (A3)

2.0 SYNOPSIS

This course covers the relation between the field of philosophy and the National Education Philosophy as
well as Rukun Negara. This course aims to enable students to understand thefield of philosophy as a tool
to harmonize cultures of thinking about life through the arts and ways of thinking as well as through the
concepts of insan (Arabic for ‘human’). The main topicsin philosophy; epistemology, metaphysics and ethics,
are discussed in the context of current issues. Emphasis is given to philosophy as a basis for inter-cultural
dialogue and to foster common values. Discussions on current issues are made through a comparative
perspectivebetween philosophy, science and civilization. At the end of this course, students will be able
to see the disciplines of knowledge as a comprehensive body of knowledge and related to each other.

3.0 PRE-REQUISITE

None

4.0 MAIN TEXTBOOK

None

5.0 REFERENCES

Dzulkifli A. R. dan Rosnani H. (Eds). (2019). Pentafsiran Baharu Falsafah PendidikanKebangsaan dan
Pelaksanaannya Pasca 2020. Kuala Lumpur: IIUM

Mahadi Abu Hassan, Norliah Kudus, Ahmad Ridzwan Mohd Noor, Shahrulanuar Mohamed (2021). Modul
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa. Melaka: Penerbit UTeM.

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Osman Bakar (2019). Classification of Knowledge in Islam: A Study in Islamic Schools ofEpistemology. Kuala
Lumpur: IBT

Shaharir Mohamad Zain (2018), Falsafah Ilmu Daripada Karya-Karya Besar Sains danMatematik Islam
Malayonesia, Akademi Kajian Ketamadunan.

Maszlee Malik (2017). Foundation of Islamic Governance : A Southeast Asian Perspective
(1st Ed). London & New York : A Routledge.

6.0 COURSE MODUS OPERANDI

Lecture
• 2 hour weekly meeting for 14 weeks (Total = 28 hours)
• Online Learning:
Webex Cisco, Zoom, ULearn. Google Form, Whatsapp, Telegram

7.0 MARKING 30%
30%
Group Assignment (GA) 10%
Group Presentations (GP) 30%
Ulearn (UL) Activities 100%
Final Exam (FE)
Total

8.0 LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT)

STUDENT LEARNING TIME

Guided Learning Time Independent Learning Time

Learning Official
Activities Contact Hours

Frequency
Total
Guide

Learning
HOurs
Kekerapan
Total
Jam Belajar
Kendiri
Frequency
Jumlah
Assessment
Time
Frequency
Total

Lecture (L) 2 14 28 0 0 0 2 14 28 0 0 0
Group Assignment (GA) 0 00 0 00 5 15 0 00
Group Presentaion (GP) 0 00 0 00 5 15 0 00
ULearn Activities (UL) 0 00 0 00 3 13 0 00
Final Assessmet (FE) 0 00 0 0 0 5.5 2 11 0 0 0

TOTAL 28 0 52 0
GRAND TOTAL 80.0
CREDIT HOUR CALCULATION 2.0

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9.0 COURSE ASSESSMENT

No Course Learning LOD Method of Assessment Total Task Details and
Outcomes (CLO) MQF Delivery Weightage % % Relationships with
MQF DHP Attributes
By the end of the FE GA GP UL 40
Written assessments
course, students should related to assessmentof

be able to: attributes ‘Inquisitive
Mind’ in MQF4.
Explain current issues Cognitive (C3)
Application
based onphilosophy, Field Work,

National Education C3, Interactive

1 Philosophy (NEP) and MQF discussion, e- 30 10
learning and
Rukun Negara 4

(National Principles). group activities

Elaborate on current Presentations that

issues by significant Interactive emphasize the attributes
schools of thought in discussion, e-
A2, learning and of ‘Social
different MQF group activities
2 philosophical streams. 3B 30 30 Communication’’ and
‘Social Responsibility’in

MQF3B.

Affective (A2)

Reflection

Analyze currentissues Written assessments

through the Interactive paperwork that
perspective of discussion, e-
comparative A3, learning and emphasizes the
philosophy as a basis MQF group activities
3 to establishtheinter- 30 30 attributes ‘Autonomous
4 Learning’ in MQF4.

Affective (A3)

culturaldialogue. Evaluation

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10.0 WEEKLY PLAN

Week Session Content Remark/Note

1 Lecture1 1.0 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY Group & Topic
Distribution
1.1 Definition, Meaning, Concept, Purpose & Historyof the
Development of Philosophy

1.2 National Education Philosophy (NEP)
1.3 National Principles ‘Rukun Negara’

1.3.1 Position & Role of the Pillars of the country
1.4 Prosperous Philosophy as an Interpretation of thePillars

of the Nation
1.4.1 Scenarios And Case Studies

2 Lecture2 2.0 PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE

2.1 Branches of Philosophy
2.1.1 Theory
2.1.2 Practical

2.1.3 New Philosophies
2.2 Theoretical Philosophy

2.2.1 Metaphysics
2.2.2 Epistemology
2.2.3 Psychology
2.2.4 Aesthetics
2.3 Practical Philosophy
2.3.1 Ethics
2.3.2 Politics
2.3.3 Economics
2.3.4 Civilization
2.4 Emergence of New Philosophies
2.4.1 Technology
2.4.2 Organization
2.4.3 Ecology
2.5 Scenarios And Case Studies

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3 Lecture3 3.0 ART AND METHODS OF THINKING (LOGICAND
METHODOLOGY)

3.1 The Role, Position and Relationship of Logic with
PhilosophyTujuan Ilmu Logik

3.2 Concept of Fallacy
3.3 Deduction
3.4 Induction / Inductive

4 Lecture4 4.0 PREVENTION OF FALLACY: THINKING
ERRORS (METHODOLOGY)

4.1 Various Knowledge Generation methods
4.1.1 Other methods:
• Symbolic
• Inspiration
• Linguistic
• Abduction
• Dialog

4.2 Knowledge Construction Methodology
4.3 Scenarios And Case Studies

5 Lecture5 5.0 HUMAN CONCEPT (PSYCHOLOGY &
SOCIOLOGY)

5.1 Various Concepts and Approaches in the
5.2 Reality And Human Nature

• Physical & Material

• Spiritual
5.3 Human Potential

• Physical

• Emotions

• Spiritual
• Intellectual
5.4 The idea of Prosperous People

Humanitarian Crisis
5.5 Scenarios And Case Studies

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6 Lecture6 6.0 HUMAN CONCEPT (METAPHYSICS) ULearn
(10%)
6.1 Human Relations With Nature
6.1.1 Cosmology 6/10
6.1.2 Ecology

6.2 Human Relationship With God
6.2.1 Theology / Beliefs / Beliefs / Spirituality

6.3 Metaphysical Systems
6.3.1 Theism
6.3.2 Monotheism
6.3.3 Atheism
6.3.4 Agnostism
6.3.5 Politheism
6.3.6 Monism
6.3.7 Pluralism
6.3.8 Mekanism
6.3.9 Realism
6.3.10 Idealism

6.4 Metaphysics for the Advancement of Knowledge

7 Lecture7 7.0 EPISTEMOLOGY

7.1 The Impact of the Science Revolution
7.2 Various Methods and Sources of Knowledge

Acquisition
7.2.1 Rasionalism
7.2.2 Empiricism
7.2.3 Skepticism
7.2.4 Revelation and Tradition
7.2.5 Intuition and Inspiration
7.2.6 Ilmu Hudhuri (knowledge directly obtained

from God)
7.2.7 Local Wisdom
7.2.8 Wisdom

8 MID-SEMESTER BREAK

9 Lecture8 8 EPISTEMOLOGY

8.1 Various Theories About Truth
8.1.1 Correspondence
8.1.2 Coherence
8.1.3 Pragmatic
8.1.4 Religion and Tradition

8.2 Epistemology For Life Use
8.2.1 Synthesis of New Sciences

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10 Lecture9 9.0 EPISTEMOLOGY AND CURRENT ISSUES Group Paperwork
(IDEOLOGY) Submission (30%)

9.1 The Ideological Challenges of Postmodern
Relativism

9.2 Phenomena and Manifestations of Postmodern
Relativism

11 Lecture 10.0 EPISTEMOLOGY AND CURRENT ISSUES

10 (IDEOLOGY)

Group Presentation

10.1 Implications of Postmodern Relativism in Life (30%)

10.2 Religious Answers And Traditions Against

Postmodern Relativism

10.3 Scenarios And Case Studies

12 Lecture 11.0 ETHICS AS A ISSUE OF PHILOSOPHY Group Presentation
11 (DECOLONIZATION) (30%)

11.1 The Impact of Cartesian Dualism “Epistemic
Arrogance”
11.1.1 Antroposentrism
11.1.2 Egoism
11.1.3 Eurosentrism / Insan
11.1.4 Egological

13 Lecture 12.0 ETHICS AS A ISSUE OF PHILOSOPHY Group Presentation
12 (DECOLONIZATION) (30%)

12.1 Eliminate Human Anthropocentrism
/Eurocentrism

12.2 Consequences of Cartesian Dualism
12.3 Successful “Epistemic Humility”
12.4 Integrated / Prosperous / Ecological People

12.4.1 The More Contents The More Submissive
12.4.2 Synthesis of Knowledge and Practice
12.4.3 Integrated Knowledgeable People
12.5 Production of New Human Knowledge
/Integrated Philosophy / Ecological Prosperity

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14 Lecture 13.0 APPLICATION OF PROSPEROUS

13 PHILOSOPHY AND CURRENT ISSUES

13.1 Application of Prosperous Philosophy Group Presentation
13.1.1 Ecology (30%)
13.1.2 Freedom and Human Rights
13.1.3 Science, Technology and Innovation Final Assessment 1
13.1.4 Ethical Issues (15%)

15 Lecture 14.0 APPLICATION OF PROSPEROUS Group Presentation
(30%)
14 PHILOSOPHY AND CURRENT ISSUES
Final Assessment 2
14.1 Application of Prosperous Philosophy (15%)
14.1.1 Post-Truth Politics
14.1.2 Economic Justice

14.1.3 Global Peace and Security

16 STUDY LEAVE/ REVISION WEEK
17 & 18 FINAL EXAMINATION WEEKS

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TEACHING PLAN APPROVAL

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MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCO

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) LOD
NO By the end of the course, students should beable to: MQF

C1 Knowledge

1 Explain current issues based on philosophy, MQF X
National Education Philosophy (NEP) and Rukun 4
Negara (National Principles).
(C3)

2 Elaborate on current issues by significant schools MQF
3B
of thought in different philosophicalstreams.

(A2)

3 Analyze current issues through the perspective of

comparative philosophy as a basis to establish MQF

the inter-cultural dialogue. 4

(A3)

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XX C2 Comprehension COGNITIVE OMES VS BLOOM TAXANOMY
C3 Application
10/10 C4 Analysis PSYCHOMOTOR
C5 Synthesis
XX C6 Evaluation AFFECTIVE
X XX P1 Perception
P2 Set
P3 Guided response
P4 Mechanism
P5 Complex overt Response
P6 Adaptation
P7 Origination
A1 Receiving Phenomena
A2 Responding to phenomena
A3 Valuing
A4 Organizing Value
A5 Internalizing Value