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Archived Curricula Guide 2011–2012
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PHILPE4 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science 3 ECTS
Organised by
Philosophy

Learning outcomes

The module gives an overview of the central problems and approaches of the philosophy of science and introduces the questions of science studies form the point of view of philosophy.

Contents

The study module contains at least following themes:
- purposes of science
- theoretical interpretation of observations and experiments
- scientific reasoning
- causality and scientific explanation
- scientific realism
- relation of values and facts

Modes of study

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Chalmers, What is This Thing Called Science. 1999. 3. edition 1999 or more recent.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Management
General Method Studies (Other Studies)
School of Management
Studies in Secondary Subjects
School of Management
General Studies (Public Law)
School of Management
General Studies (Local Public Law)
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Basic Studies (Philosophy)
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Introductory Studies (Philosophy)
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Methodstudies
2011–2012
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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PHILPE4 Johdatus tieteenfilosofiaan (AYO, lähiopetus/kirjatentti, Tampere)
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
PHILPE4 Johdatus tieteenfilosofiaan
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
PHILPE4 Johdatus tieteenfilosofiaan (AYO, lähiopetus/kirjatentti, Tampere)
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Period I Period II Period III Period IV
PHILPE4 Johdatus tieteenfilosofiaan (AYO, lähiopetus/kirjatentti, Tampere)
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
PHILPE4 Johdatus tieteenfilosofiaan (AYO, lähiopetus/kirjatentti, Tampere)
School of Social Sciences and Humanities