Universität Wien

180213 SE Emergence in Sciences (2020W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

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Details

max. 30 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Teaching takes place online as long as the Covid-19 crisis continues

  • Dienstag 13.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 20.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 27.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 03.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 10.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 17.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 24.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 01.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 15.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 12.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 19.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Dienstag 26.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Aims and contents:

This is a short advanced introduction to the notion of emergence, and its place and role in contemporary philosophy of science. The course provides an overview of the current theories of emergence, linking them to several important philosophical notions such as physicalism, holism, methodological individualism, and multiple realizability. The relations between scientific and philosophical conceptions of emergence are discussed, using some scientific examples as illustrations.

Methods:
- short lectures by the instructor
- close reading and critical discussion of the literature (concepts, themes, arguments)
- question(s) concerning the reading(s) submitted through Moodle
- chairing or co-chairing the group discussion
- a short thesis-oriented essay on a specific theme discussed in the course

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Active participation (20%), motivated questions on readings (20 %), (co-)chairing a class (10%), and a short thesis-oriented essay on a specific theme discussed in the course (50 %).

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Requirements:
1. Active participation to the seminar, only one absence without a valid excuse is allowed.
2. Readings and assignments: You have to prepare for the classes well enough to be able to present the basic argument(s) of the readings. Additionally, you have to send a motivated question on the weekly reading to the Moodle dashboard 48 hours before the class.
3. Each student needs to chair, or co-chair, one class. The chair(s) should give a comprehensive overview of the submitted questions, and lead the discussion.
4. A short thesis-oriented essay in English on a chosen topic (2000 words, excluding references). The more specific instructions will be given later.

Prüfungsstoff

No examination

Literatur

Humphreys, Paul. 2016. Emergence. New York: Oxford University Press.
Some selected journal articles (in Moodle)

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Do 01.10.2020 15:09