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180047 SE Philosophy of Science (2023S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 19.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 26.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 03.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 10.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 24.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 31.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 21.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 28.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course introduces central issues in the philosophy of science. We will focus especially on questions about scientific knowledge: how do we acquire scientific knowledge? Is it even possible to acquire? What role do observation, logical reasoning, experimental techniques and technology, and social structures play in producing scientific knowledge? How do they affect the status of scientific theories, and what do such theories ultimately tell us about the world?

We will approach these questions via in-depth discussion of some central texts in the philosophy of science. The course will be conducted as a seminar with a focus on critical, collaborative engagement with these texts through philosophical discussion.

Assessment and permitted materials

Creation of a "lab notebook" (see below)
Development of a question for the final essay
Draft of final essay
Revision of draft

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The following are required to receive a passing grade in the course:

Regular, active participation in seminar discussion (no more than two unexcused absences) (20 points)

Creation of a handwritten "lab notebook" containing notes on readings and discussion, questions for discussion, and other short writing assignments (30 points)

Development of a philosophical essay in three phases (question, draft, revision to final version) (50 points)

To receive a passing grade for the course, all three components must be completed with a passing grade. The overall grade for the course will be determined as follows:

1 (very good) 100-91 points
2 (good) 90-81 points
3 (satisfactory) 80-71 points
4 (sufficient) 70-60 points
5 (insufficient) 59-0 points

Examination topics

Reading list

The main texts for the course will be:

Hacking, Ian. Representing and Intervening.
Hume, David. Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.
Popper, Karl. The Logic of Scientific Discovery.
Kuhn, Thomas. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.

Additional supporting literature will be recommended in class.

Association in the course directory

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