| School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
| Course Code |
MGMT 347 |
| Course Title in English |
Leadership Lessons from Ancient Philosophy for Entrepreneurs and Executives |
| Course Title in Turkish |
Girişimciler ve Yöneticiler için Antik Felsefeden Çıkarılacak Liderlik Dersleri |
| Language of Instruction |
EN |
| Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
| Level of Course |
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| Semester |
Fall |
| Contact Hours per Week |
| Lecture: 3 |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
135 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Expected Prior Knowledge |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| Registration Restrictions |
None |
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| Course Description |
“The power and control you have is over on your own mind - not external factors. Acknowledge this, and you shall find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius, Philosopher, Emperor
Stoicism is the branch of Hellenistic philosophy that focuses on mindfulness, resilience and human flourishing. "Leadership Lessons from Ancient Philosophy for Entrepreneurs and Executives" invites the leaders of tomorrow to explore the modern application of stoic principles in organizations and how stoic philosophy relates to entrepreneurial, managerial, political and social leadership. The course examines how stoic philosophy can help ones in charge make effective decisions and build resilience in times of trial, crisis or hardship. It focuses on how stoic practices can be implemented to help entrepreneurs manage the challenges of starting and growing a business, including coping with failure, managing stress, and making tough decisions. The course aims to teach students how to cultivate and internalize virtues such as courage, wisdom, and justice, which are essential to ethical leadership, and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in becoming better leaders at work and in life at large. Besides exploring the core texts of Stoic Philosophy from Ancient Greece, such as the writings of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, the course will also examine the works of thought leaders from Ancient China, such as Sun Tzu, Lao Tzu and Confucius. |
| Course Description in Turkish |
“Ancak kendi zihniniz üzerinde kontrol sahibiniz, dış etmenler üzerinde değil… Bunun farkına vardığınızda güç bulacaksınız.” — Marcus Aurelius, Filozof, İmparator
Stoacılık, Helenistik felsefenin, farkındalık, dayanıklılık ve insanın gelişimine odaklanan bir dalıdır. "Girişimciler ve Yöneticiler için Antik Felsefeden Çıkarılacak Liderlik Dersleri" yarının liderlerini, kurum ve örgütlerde stoacı ilkelerin nasıl hayata geçirilebileceğini ve bu felsefenin girişimci, kurumsal, siyasi ve sosyal liderlikteki uygulama biçimlerini keşfetmeye davet ediyor. Genel hatlarıyla bu ders, yetki sahibi olanların, kriz anlarında ve de buhran dönemlerinde sakin ve etkili kararlar almalarında stoik düşüncenin rolü konusunu işlemektedir. Girişimcilik özelinde ise, kritik kararlar alma, stres yönetimi ve başarısızlıkla başa çıkma gibi, sıfırdan bir iş kurma ve büyütme süreçlerinde karşılaşılabilecek tüm zorluklarda stoacı ilkelerin nasıl değer katabileceğini incelemektedir. Ders ayrıca öğrencilere etik liderlik için gerekli olan cesaret, bilgelik, metanet ve adalet gibi erdemler üzerinde durmakta ve bu bağlamda işte ve yaşamın geri kalanında daha iyi birer önder olabilmek adına öz-farkındalığın, erdemliliğin ve duygusal zekanın önemini ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Bu derste Stoacı Felsefe’nin ana metinleri kabul edilen, Seneca, Epictetus ve Marcus Aurelius gibi Helenistik Dönem düşünürlerinin yazıları yanısıra, Sun Tzu, Lao Tzu ve Konfüçyus gibi Antik Çin Uygarlığı düşünce önderlerinin eserleri de incelenmektedir.
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Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Explain the history and fundamentals of Stoicism
2) Apply the principles of stoic thinking through analysis of primary texts
3) Explore the ways in which Stoic philosophy is being revived and utilized in daily life in the 21st Century
4) Reconceptualize organizational leadership as an outlet to practice philosophy
5) Discover how the “cardinal virtues” of Stoicism can harmonize an organization’s success in business and its social responsibility
6) Adopt best practices for crisis management at work as an entrepreneur and a manager
7) Comment on the significance of emotional intelligence in intra-organizational and extra-organizational communication
8) Enjoy ancient philosophical texts other than those of the stoics, varying from Sun Tzu.
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences |
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Exam
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors |
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Project
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Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
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Project
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Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability |
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Project
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Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility |
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Project
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Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues |
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Project
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions |
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Exam
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Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting |
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Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making |
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Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy
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| Prepared by and Date |
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| Course Coordinator |
CEYHAN MUTLU |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
Asst. Prof. Dr. ALP ATABAY |
Course Contents
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Introduction |
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Stoicism Begins: Zeno of Cyprus, the Bankrupt Businessman
History of Stoicism and Overview of Core Texts
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Stoic Logic, Ethics and Virtues
Discussion of Assigned Readings / Videos
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Selections from Seneca and Epictetus
Discussion of Assigned Readings / Videos
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Selections from Marcus Aurelius
Discussion of Assigned Readings / Videos
Distribution of Assignment: Paper 1
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Forms of Leadership in the 21st Century Workplace
Discussion of Assigned Readings / Videos
Group Project Assignments (Debate)
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Guest Speaker: The Role and Function Philosophy in the 2030s
Collection of Assignment: Paper 1
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Midterm Examination |
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The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Discussion of Assigned Readings / Videos
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Debate Sessions (Part 1)
Distribution of Final Assignment: Paper 2
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Debate Sessions (Part 2)
Leadership Lessons from Ancient China: Sun Tzu, Lao Tzu, Confucius
Discussion of Assigned Readings / Videos
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The Art of Managing Expectations - of One’s self and Others
Discussion of Assigned Readings / Videos
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Guest Speaker: Organizational Behavior and Emotional Intelligence |
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Neo-Stoicism and Post-Pandemic Stoicism
Discussion of Assigned Readings / Videos
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Final Project Presentations (Session 1)
Collection of Final Assignment (Paper 2)
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Final Project Presentations (Session 2) |
Information Package / Course Catalogue