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2010–2011
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General Method Studies
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
Department of History and Philosophy
Introductory Studies
(Philosophy)
Department of History and Philosophy
Basic Studies
(Philosophy)
Department of Speech Communication and Voice Research
Department of Law
General Studies
(Public Law)
Department of Law
General Studies
(Local Public Law)
Department of Management Studies
Faculty of Economics and Administration
General Method Studies
(Other Studies)
2010–2011
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Department of History and Philosophy
History of Science and Learning
Latin Language and Classical Heritage
Economic and Social History
Modern Museology
North American Studies