180131 VO The Story of Economic Ideas: Economic Theories and Methodological Positions (2022W)
Part I, the 19th century
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Language: English
Examination dates
Tuesday
31.01.2023
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
28.02.2023
Tuesday
28.02.2023
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
28.03.2023
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Please note that the lecture starts on Tuesday Oct 11th
Tuesday
04.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
11.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
18.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
25.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
08.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
15.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
22.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
29.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
06.12.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
13.12.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
10.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
17.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday
24.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Aims and ContentThe aim of this course is to introduce students to the history of economic thought. Although historically oriented, this course is mainly analytical and discusses the development of economic ideas by analysing problem situations, problems, and proposed solutions as well as resulting controversies. However, this course also investigates methodological and epistemological positions since the attempt to find satisfactory solutions for open problems in economic theory frequently resulted in methodological debates such as discussions regarding the satisfactory structure of social science explanations. Diligent students will learn to make sense of and evaluate the historical background as well as the performance of theories, the main criticisms and later developments of those controversies which implicitly still cover much ground in temporary discussions.MethodsTeaching consists in one unbroken 90-minute seminar. Students are invited to prepare for each lecture on the basis of selected readings distributed in advance of every lecture.
Assessment and permitted materials
Rewards and RequirementsIn order to pass this course successfully students have to pass a final written exam consisting of two questions to be prepared at home, previous to the exam date and one supplementary question to be answered at the exam date in presence. All answers to all questions have to be handed in at the end of the exam. Auxiliary material is permitted. The quality of answers will be evaluated on the basis of completeness, clarity of argument, and logical reasoning and precision. Answers have to be formulated in complete sentences and are not acceptable if stated in keywords only.Note that present study rules require that students have to be registered for this course as well as for particular exams dates on u:space. Dates of exams will be provided in due course. In case of digital oral examinations students accept the following requirements and rules: (i) students are required to show their student cards for proving their identity. (ii) the usual rules apply regarding the number and requirements of entrances for examinations; examination dates regarding first, second, third and fourth entrances will differ. (iii) By registering for this course/seminar, you tacitly agree to having all your electronic submissions checked by Turnitin.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
EvaluationIn order to pass this course successfully students have to pass a final written exam consisting of two questions to be prepared at home, previous to the exam date and one supplementary question to be answered at the exam date in presence.The final written examination will be based on three written answers. Correct answers will be evaluated with 7 points. Grades are awarded on the following basis:
below 10 points: ‘negative’ (5)
10 to 11,99 points: ‘sufficient’ (4)
12 to 14,99 points: ‘satisfactory’ (3)
15 to 17,99 points: ‘good’ (2)
18 to 21 points: ‘excellent’ (1)
below 10 points: ‘negative’ (5)
10 to 11,99 points: ‘sufficient’ (4)
12 to 14,99 points: ‘satisfactory’ (3)
15 to 17,99 points: ‘good’ (2)
18 to 21 points: ‘excellent’ (1)
Examination topics
problems, problem situations and suggested solutions discussed in the lecture.
Reading list
Principal Reading:Selections from:
M. BLAUG, Economic Theory in Retrospect, Cambridge 1978 (and later editions)
Karl R. Popper, The Logic of Scientific Discovery, Hutchinson, London 1959 (first English edition; later editions are published by Routledge); secs: 1 – 18; any edition can be read.
Karl R. Popper, The Two Fundamental Problems of the Theory of Knowledge, Routledge, London 2011
Karl R. Popper, The Poverty of Historicism, Routledge Kegan & Paul, London 1957 (first English edition; later editions are published by Routledge) any edition can be read.
Selected chapters and supplementary readings will be announced in due course.
M. BLAUG, Economic Theory in Retrospect, Cambridge 1978 (and later editions)
Karl R. Popper, The Logic of Scientific Discovery, Hutchinson, London 1959 (first English edition; later editions are published by Routledge); secs: 1 – 18; any edition can be read.
Karl R. Popper, The Two Fundamental Problems of the Theory of Knowledge, Routledge, London 2011
Karl R. Popper, The Poverty of Historicism, Routledge Kegan & Paul, London 1957 (first English edition; later editions are published by Routledge) any edition can be read.
Selected chapters and supplementary readings will be announced in due course.
Association in the course directory
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