Philosophy of Science

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Inleiding

Philosophy of Science adresses the concepts, insights and skills that are involved in understanding philosophical texts about science.

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Type
Cursus
Startdatum
Nog niet bekend
Tijdsduur
5 weken
Voertaal
Engels
Instructievorm
Offline

Startdatums

Start in week of 3 October 2022. Lectures on Monday and Tuesday. Working group of your choice.

This course was previously titled General Philosophy of Science. If students already completed General Philosophy of Science, they don't have to complete Philosophy of Science.

Content

The nature of science and scientific methods; analyzing core concepts of science (theory, model, confirmation, verification, information, falsification, observation, explanation, experiment, evidence); introduction to philosophical debates concerning whether science tells us the truth about reality; social components of science; metaphysical presuppositions that make scientific inquiry possible; basic elements from logic and epistemology. In two tutor meetings, additional auxiliary lectures will be provided about logic and epistemology (especially intended for Double Degree students).

Prior knowledge

Having followed the course Epistemologie (previously titled Philosophy of Science I), in the preceding block, because what has been taught in that course will be taken for granted in this course, by professor and tutors. 

Language

English

Period

Bachelor 1, block 1B; 3 October until 5 November 2022

Course guide & Timetable

Please consult the course guide for the most up-to-date timetable and course description. Course material to be found in Canvas.

Do you have questions about this course? Contact Eleni Koulouki, Education advisor

E-mailadres
koulouki@erasmusacademie.nl
Telefoon
010-4082555
Adres
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3000 DR
Rotterdam

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Tarief

The fee per course is € 285 including exam & resit. The yearly registration fee is € 40.

BTW
Niet van toepassing
Startdatum
Nog niet bekend
Tijdsduur
5 weken
Aangeboden door
Erasmus School of Philosophy
Discipline
Wijsbegeerte
Type
Cursus
Voertaal
Engels
Instructievorm
Offline
Locatie
Campus Woudestein
Bekostiging

private

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