Argumentation and Philosophy of Science, 5 cr

Tampere University

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Course code

FIL.FIA.003

Language of instruction

English, Finnish

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Basic studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Panu Raatikainen

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Philosophy Studies 100 %

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.

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Completion option 1

Completion of all options is required.