Philosophy of Science, 5 cr

Tampere University

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Course code

FIL.FIA.040

Language of instruction

English, Finnish

Academic years

2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024

Level of study

Intermediate 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 %

Common learning outcomes

International outlook and global responsibility

The course provides a more thorough overview of different theories of scientific reasoning and explanation than the introductory level course on argumentation and philosophy of science. The main focus is on the role values in scientific inquiry and attempts to control their impact on scientific knowledge. The course pays special attention to the challenges posed by research in humanities and social sciences. The participants are required to reflect on case studies in research ethics.

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Completion option 1

Completion of all options is required.