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Teaching schedule, curriculum year 2019–2020
Philosophy of Science: Philosophy of Science (online course), Philosophy of Science (online course), 3 ECTS
Online teaching (English)
2.3.2020 – 31.5.2020
Active in period 4 (2.3.2020–31.5.2020)
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the doctoral researcher:
- masters the central concepts of theory of science
- conceives the main features of central approaches to philosophy of science
- understands profoundly the features of scientific conduct and is able to apply them in her/his own work
- recognizes the theory of science questions specific to her/his own field and is able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of typical answers given to them
- understands the differences between various branches of science and respects them
Course is given in Moodle learning environment as an online course
Course consists of the following parts:
- Science
- Knowledge and Truth
- Perception, Cognition and Biases
- Philosophical Positions
- Theories and Models
- Scientific Inference and Explaining
- Concepts and Definitions
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Quality of Research
To complete the course and get 3 ECTS, doctoral researchers are required to:
- actively engage with the course materials and discussions,
- answer essay assignments associated with most topics
Teacher: FT Marika Enwald
Study methods
Required performances
Philosophy of Science (online course)
Philosophy of Science (online course)
Philosophy of Science (online course)
Method of attainment
Participation in teachingLanguage of instruction
EnglishResponsible organisation
Doctoral School (Research and Innovation Services)
Persons responsible
Marika Enwald
Responsible teacher:
Olli NuutinenEnrolment
Enrolment in NettiOpsuPrimary course unit