180156 SE Philosophy of Science (2019W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
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 Fr 20.09.2019 08:00 to We 02.10.2019 22:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2019 12:00
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
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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
Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:21