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Tampere University

Argumentation and Philosophy of Science

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5 cr

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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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Humanities

Scope

5 cr

Code

FIL.FIA.003

Organiser

Tampere University

Tampere University

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avoin.tau@tuni.fi

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