Philosophy
Keywords
Learning outcomes
The participants understand that good scientific practice is based both on epistemic and moral values. They are capable of describing how the so called constitutive values of science should be manifested in research processes and results, in the practices of scientific communities, and in the virtues of individual scientists. They understand that the so called contextual values of science can intervene in scientific inquiry in many ways.
Contents
The course provides a more thorough overview of different theories of scientific reasoning and explanation than the introductory level course on argumentation and philosophy of science. The main focus is on the role values in scientific inquiry and attempts to control their impact on scientific knowledge. The course pays special attention to the challenges posed by research in humanities and social sciences. The participants are required to reflect on case studies in research ethics.
Modes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Valitse seuraavista joko (a) suomenkielinen kirjallisuus tai (b) englanninkielinen kirjallisuus:
(a) Karjalainen, Launis, Pelkonen ja Pietarinen (toim.) 2002. Tutkijan eettiset valinnat. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
JA
Hallamaa, Launis, Lötjönen ja Sorvali (toim.) 2006. Etiikkaa ihmistieteille. Helsinki: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura.
TAI
(b) Shrader-Frechette, Kristin 1994. Ethics of Scientific Research. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield (pp. 1-117 and 139-151 and 169-185)
JA/AND
Root, Michael 1993. Philosophy of Social Science: The Methods, Ideals, and Politics of Social Inquiry. Oxford: Blackwell.
Shrader-Frechette, Kristin 1994. Ethics of Scientific Research. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield (pp. 1-117 and 139-151 and 169-185)
AND
Root, Michael 1993. Philosophy of Social Science: The Methods, Ideals, and Politics of Social Inquiry. Oxford: Blackwell.
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Kirjalliseen tenttiin luetaan seuraavat teokset.
Longino, Helen 1990. Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry. Princeton: Princeton University Press (pp. 3-102 and 162-232)
JA/AND
Anderson, Elizabeth 1995. “Knowledge, human interests, and objectivity in feminist epistemology.” Philosophical Topics 23 (2): 27-58.
Erikseen sopimalla myös essee-suoritus on mahdollinen tästä kohdasta FILA4a Tieteenfilosofia
Longino, Helen 1990. Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry. Princeton: Princeton University Press (pp. 3-102 and 162-232)
AND
Anderson, Elizabeth 1995. “Knowledge, human interests, and objectivity in feminist epistemology.” Philosophical Topics 23 (2): 27-58.
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Valitse seuraavista joko (a) suomenkielinen kirjallisuus tai (b) englanninkielinen kirjallisuus:
(a) Karjalainen, Launis, Pelkonen ja Pietarinen (toim.) 2002. Tutkijan eettiset valinnat. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
JA
Hallamaa, Launis, Lötjönen ja Sorvali (toim.) 2006. Etiikkaa ihmistieteille. Helsinki: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura.
TAI
(b) Shrader-Frechette, Kristin 1994. Ethics of Scientific Research. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield (pp. 1-117 and 139-151 and 169-185)
JA/AND
Root, Michael 1993. Philosophy of Social Science: The Methods, Ideals, and Politics of Social Inquiry. Oxford: Blackwell.
Shrader-Frechette, Kristin 1994. Ethics of Scientific Research. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield (pp. 1-117 and 139-151 and 169-185)
AND
Root, Michael 1993. Philosophy of Social Science: The Methods, Ideals, and Politics of Social Inquiry. Oxford: Blackwell.
Kirjalliseen tenttiin luetaan seuraavat teokset.
Longino, Helen 1990. Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry. Princeton: Princeton University Press (pp. 3-102 and 162-232)
JA/AND
Anderson, Elizabeth 1995. “Knowledge, human interests, and objectivity in feminist epistemology.” Philosophical Topics 23 (2): 27-58.
Erikseen sopimalla myös essee-suoritus on mahdollinen tästä kohdasta FILA4a Tieteenfilosofia
Longino, Helen 1990. Science as Social Knowledge: Values and Objectivity in Scientific Inquiry. Princeton: Princeton University Press (pp. 3-102 and 162-232)
AND
Anderson, Elizabeth 1995. “Knowledge, human interests, and objectivity in feminist epistemology.” Philosophical Topics 23 (2): 27-58.
The module can be studied in two parts:
- FILA4a Philosophy of science: essay or book exam
- FILA4b Research Ethics: book exam
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Belongs to following study modules
2013–2014
