Universität Wien

290380 PS Philosophy of Science for Geographers, Cartographers and Regional Planners (2009S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

Donnerstag, 2. April 2009, 13.00-16.30
Ort: Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Freitag, 3. April 2009, 9.00-12.15
Ort: Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Freitag, 3. April 2009, 13.00-16.30
Ort: Konferenzzimmer Geographie NIG 5.OG C0520
Donnerstag, 7. Mai 2009, 13.00-16.30
Ort: Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Freitag, 8. Mai 2009, 9.00-12.15
Ort: Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Freitag, 8. Mai 2009, 13.00-16.30
Ort: Konferenzzimmer Geographie NIG 5.OG C0520
Samstag, 9. Mai 2009, 9.00-12.00
Ort: Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C528

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this seminar we will discuss the following topics:
- What is the use of theory and what is the use of philosophy of science for geography?
- How does science function: Paradigms and research programs
- Epistemological positions and their relevance for scientific work
- How does new insight come into the world: Reasoning and their limits
- Observation, explanation, falsification/verification
- Ethics and morale as foundation of geographical research and teaching?

We suggest, to combine this seminar with the working group ¿Basic concepts and world views of Geography¿.The seminar addresses students, above all diploma and PhD candidates of Physical Geography, Human Geography and Cartography. The seminar offers room for discussion, students are expected to read basic texts and prepare short presentations.

Assessment and permitted materials

Cooperation, presentation

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Discussion, reading of basic texts, short presentations

Reading list

siehe Fronter (eLearning-Plattform)

Association in the course directory

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