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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
TAUJ11a
Philosophy of Science, 3 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Course code
TAUJ11aLanguage of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Postgraduate studiesGrading scale
Pass-FailPersons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Antti KeskinenResponsible organisation
Doctoral School (Research and Innovation Services) 100 %
General description:
The course consists of alternating sessions of lectures and discussions. The lectures will cover some central themes in philosophy of science, and these will then be further discussed in smaller groups whose members (to the extent that this is possible) come from related scientific fields.
Course contents:
Objects of Study and the Classification of Sciences
Concepts, Propositions, and Arguments
Hypotheses, Explanations, and Justification
Scientific Realism and Antirealism
Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
08.10.2020 – 21.10.2020
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
22.01.2021 – 29.01.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)