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040264 SE Philosophy and Economics (MA) (2022S)
Social Sciences and the Philosophy of the Vienna Circle: Selected Readings
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 07.02.2022 09:00 to Mo 21.02.2022 23:59
- Registration is open from Th 24.02.2022 09:00 to Fr 25.02.2022 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Mo 14.03.2022 23:59
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
We plan to conduct the seminar in person at OMP. If required, the format may switch to online.
- Wednesday 02.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 09.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 16.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 23.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 30.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 06.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 27.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 04.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 11.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 18.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 25.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 01.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 08.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 15.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 22.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 29.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Efforts of students are evaluated on the basis of critical contributions to discussions (30%), talks (‘kick-off presentations’) (10%), seminar papers (30%), and written answers to weekly assignments (30%). Written answers to questions, talks and seminar papers are evaluated according to the clarity, precision, logical structure and completeness regarding the problems and arguments discussed.The exact weights of these activities for the composition of the final grade depend on the number of participants and will be announced during the first class meeting.By registering for this course/seminar, you tacitly agree to having all your electronic submissions checked by Turnitin.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
In order to conclude this seminar successfully, students have to provide at least one 10 min talk and hand in a seminar paper of about 3000 words; they also have to hand in answers to questions assigned on a weekly basis (usually ~300 words) and contribute in a lively manner to discussions. Written answers, talks and seminar papers are evaluated according to the clarity, precision, logical structure, and completeness regarding the problems and arguments discussed. Weekly assignments and seminar papers can be in English as well as in German.
Examination topics
Primary and secondary literature discussed in the seminar.
Reading list
to be announced and will be provided via Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 03.03.2022 15:47
The Vienna Circle and more generally logical empiricism is particularly renowned for contributions to general philosophy of science, philosophy of formal scinces, and philosophy of physics. Yet, some members of the Vienna Circle including Felix Kaufmann, Karl Menger, Otto Neurath, and Edgar Zilsel also contributed to the social sciences (including economics) and their philosophy. The seminar discusses (1) a selection of social scientific writings of (predominantly) logical empiricist authors and their historical context as well as (2) whether logical empiricist positions in the general philosophy of science are applicable to the social sciences.Aims
By discussing logical empiricist positions regarding philosophy of social science, methodology of social science and social science, diligent students will learn to make sense of the theoretical problems and their historical background as well as to evaluate the achievements and main criticisms proposed in different debates.Method:
Teaching consists in one unbroken 90-minute seminar, in which usually one or two texts are critically discussed. The language of discussion is English, though German may be welcome as well, depending on the participants and the texts discussed. Participation for students who do not read German is possible. Students are required to prepare for every meeting on the basis of obligatory readings.