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Archived Curricula Guide 2015–2017
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FILP3 Argumentation and Philosophy of Science 5 ECTS
Organised by
Degree Programme in Philosophy
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Curricula 2012 – 2015

Learning outcomes

The participants have developed their skills in critical thinking. They are aware of different philosophical accounts of scientific knowledge and they are capable of reflecting on their shortcomings and virtues. They understand the nature of scientific knowledge so that they are able to describe the role of scientific reasoning, empirical evidence, and social practices in the making of scientific knowledge.

Contents

The course provides an introduction to the theory of argumentation and philosophy of science. It covers such topics as the role of empiricism in philosophy of science, causality and explanation, models in scientific knowledge, and the role of values in science. It offers a historical survey of 20th century philosophy of science, from positivism to post-positivist approaches. The course includes exercises on the analysis and evaluation of arguments.

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work  5 ECTS
In Finnish
Study materials 

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Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
FILP3a Argumentaatio tutkimuksessa  Written exam  2 ECTS
In Finnish
Study materials 

JOKO

Kakkuri-Knuuttila, Marja-Liisa & Heinlahti, Kaisa 2006. Mitä on tutkimus? Argumentaatio ja tieteenfilosofia. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.

TAI

Fisher, Alec 2004. The logic of real arguments, 2nd edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (pp. 1-171).

Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
FILP3b Johdatus tieteenfilosofaan  Written exam  3 ECTS
In Finnish
Study materials 

JOKO

Raatikainen, Panu 2004. Ihmistieteet ja filosofia. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.

TAI

Godfrey-Smith, Peter 2003. Theory and reality: An introduction to philosophy of science. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press (pp. 1-201 and 219-242).

Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Option 3
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Argumentation  Written exam  2 ECTS
In English
Study materials 

Fisher, Alec 2004. The logic of real arguments, 2nd edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (pp. 1-171).

Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Philosophy of Science  Written exam  3 ECTS
In English
Study materials 

Godfrey-Smith, Peter 2003. Theory and reality: An introduction to philosophy of science. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press (pp. 1-201 and 219-242).

Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Life stance education (Philosophy)
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Life stance education (Philosophy)
2016–2017
Teaching
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