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
Opetuksen yhteydessä suoritettava kirjallisuus ilmoitetaan erikseen.
Option
2
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
FILP3a Argumentation in ResearchWritten 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.
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.
FILP3b Introduction to Philosophy of ScienceWritten exam
3 ECTS
In
Finnish
Study materials
JOKO
Kiikeri, Mika & Ylikoski, Petri 2004. Tiede tutkimuskohteena. 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.
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).