Argumentation and Philosophy of Science

From

31.7.2024

5 cr

Basic studies

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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Dates

From

31.7.2024

Fields

Humanities

Scope

5 cr

Code

FIL.FIA.003

What you will learn

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.

Learning material

Argumentaatio tutkimuksessa

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).

Johdatus tieteenfilosofiaan

Raatikainen, Panu 2004. Ihmistieteet ja filosofia. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.

TAI

Ladyman, James 2002. Understanding Philosophy of Science. London: Routledge.

Organiser

Tampereen yliopisto

Contact details

avoin.tau@tuni.fi

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