Universität Wien

180156 SE Philosophy of Science (2019W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
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).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 15.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 26.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 03.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 17.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 28.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This is an advanced introduction to philosophy of science that covers both the history of philosophy of science as well as the contemporary discussion. The philosophical themes studied include: logical empiricism, falsificationism, paradigms and scientific change, and naturalism, unification and pluralism. Additionally, the course focuses on a selection of more specific topics such as explanation, representation and the relationship between data and phenomena. The course is offered as a part of the Philosophy and Economics master’s programme, and so examples from economics are frequently used.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment: Active participation (20%), homework (20%), chairing a class (10%), and a thesis-oriented essay (50%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Having taken this course, the student knows the basic topics and theories within philosophy of science, and is able to understand, and participate in the philosophical discussion at the level of less technical papers appearing in academic journals.

Examination topics

Reading list

Godfrey-Smith, Peter. 2003. Theory and Reality. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Articles to be announced in the lectures.

Association in the course directory

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