Argumentation and Philosophy of Science, 5 op

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FILP03

Opetuskieli

Finnish, English

Lukuvuosi

2020–2021

Opintojakson taso

Basic studies

Arvosteluasteikko

General scale, 0-5

Vastuuhenkilö

Responsible teacher:

Panu Raatikainen

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Social Sciences 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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