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
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Opetuksen yhteydessä suoritettava kirjallisuus ilmoitetaan erikseen.
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
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).
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).
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Fisher, Alec 2004. The logic of real arguments, 2nd edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (pp. 1-171).
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.Belongs to following study modules
2016–2017